Reimagining the 1872 Gothic vampire novella of the same name, this coming-of-age period piece centres on a young teenage woman,...
Reimagining the 1872 Gothic vampire novella of the same name, this coming-of-age period piece centres on a young teenage woman, a strict governess, and a young girl who crash-lands in their estate.
Isolated from the outside world, 15-year-old Lara (Hannah Rae) lives in seclusion on a vast country estate with her father and strict governess Miss Fontaine (Jessica Raine). Late one evening, a mysterious carriage crash brings a young girl into their home to recuperate. Lara immediately becomes enchanted by this strange visitor who arouses her curiosity and awakens her burgeoning desires.
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77 %39 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
58 %19 reviewsAudience score rating
"An effectively composed feat; one which the talented filmmaker achieves through unsettling production design and an appreciation for atmosphere that does not indulge in horror-movie parlour tricks."
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FilmInk
FilmInk"Clever and deliberately low-key..."
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The Times
The Times"Carmilla, much like its protagonist, feels stifled, straining to nurture a tender love story that falls just out of reach."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"(The) creepily atmospheric film is let down by some awkward dialogue and a weirdly bloodless lack of intimacy."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"While Carmilla certainly isn’t lacking in atmosphere, it doesn’t quite deliver on its alluring premise."
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Little White Lies
Little White Lies"A delectable dose of beauty and sensuality."
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NPR
NPR"Carmilla favors insinuation and gradual tension-building over portrayals of violence but doesn’t entirely shy away from explicit gore either; call it tasteful horror."
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Film Threat
Film ThreatCarmilla (2019) | Details
- Rating
- MA15+, Strong themes and violence
- Runtime
- 94
- Genre
- Drama, Romance
- Country of origin
- UK
