The Vampire Lovers (1970)

Well, it’s my pleasure to introduce the ever‑present and always‑insightful blogger Mr Brian Hannan, a man whose moviegoing began in the 1960s — making that decade his cinematic foundation, much as the films of the 70s and 80s are mine. So, without further ado…

Here’s the latest from The Magnificent 60s

Should have a lot more going for it. Female empowerment for a start. This would also, in today’s terms, be called a reboot of the Dracula legend, though it does originate from a different source than Bram Stoker. Or you could look at the bold exploration of lesbianism, none of the angst of The Killing of Sister George (1968) or the lyricism of The Fox (1967). Or you could fall back on that old chestnut – a camp reinterpretation of the vampire world, where female breasts rather than necks are the prime target. At the very least, it should have set up Ingrid Pitt (Where Eagles Dare, 1968) for stardom.

And while all these hold true, it lacks the key ingredient of the horror picture, any kind of tension or imminent threat. Nor does it carry the emotional weight of Countess Dracula (1971) – also starring Pitt – a twist on Dorian Gray, of a woman trying to hold age at bay with infusions of virgin blood…

…Read the Full Article @ The Magnificent 60s

Now, you usually see a You May Have Missed section below posts and you probably will with this one (or is it Related Posts? Hmmmm) BUT in this case I really DID miss a couple of posts by Brian, so here they are:

Crossplot (1969)

Django (1966)

The Wicked Die Slow (1968)

Two Gentlemen Sharing (1969) 

Borderlines / The Caretakers (1963)

The Guns of Navarone (1961)

The Magnificent 60s offers a sharp, curated look at one of cinema’s most transformative decades, mixing weekly reviews with production histories, box‑office insights, and behind‑the‑scenes stories. Its archive spans spy thrillers, westerns, biopics, musicals, and modern films that echo the era’s spirit.