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Review of The Vampire Lovers (1970) by Terry O — 24 Jul 2008

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One of my favorite of the Hammer Horror films. How can something so innocent be so erotic. Hammer did it with class and this is one of their best vampire pictures.

This review of The Vampire Lovers (1970) was written by Terry O on 24 Jul 2008.

The Vampire Lovers has generally received positive reviews.

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