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NoirFan · 12-04-2012, 02:08 PM

The Vampire Lovers Blu-ray

The Vampire Lovers Blu-ray Review

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**EXCLUSIVE NEW KEY ART REVEAL**

As already announced a couple of months back, THE VAMPIRE LOVERS (1970) will be coming soon to the Blu-ray format for the first time. Although we can't share details on the street date and bonus features at this time, we can reveal our key art for it which was just approved. As you will agree, sometimes you just can't beat original theatrical key art and this one is especially colorful and campy. (We especially love the "Not for the mentally immature!" tagline.) Enjoy!

(Trailer contains spoilers!)

Blu-ray.com listing

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AKORIS · 12-04-2012, 02:11 PM

Awesome....more Hammer!!!!

Yojimbo68 · 12-04-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

One of my favorite Hammer movies! This is one time that I wish they didn't use the original poster artwork. It's proof that the US distributor had no idea how to market the movie back in the day. That poster does not do the film justice and is not a good representation of the tone of the movie. Here is some much better artwork.

NoirFan · 12-04-2012, 02:29 PM

I agree about the garish tackiness of the art, but that is part of the fun, I suppose. I'm curious to see what the commissioned cover will be.

Yojimbo68 · 12-04-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

I agree about the garish tackiness of the art, but that is part of the fun, I suppose. I'm curious to see what the commissioned cover will be.

I wouldn't mind the inclusion of the US poster art. Perhaps on the inside of the case? I just don't think it makes for a great cover. But I guess it's better than some modern photoshop job.

This is a great movie. Ingrid Pitt is the ultimate female vampire. Just as definitive as Christopher Lee was as Dracula.

zbinks · 12-04-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

I agree about the garish tackiness of the art, but that is part of the fun, I suppose. I'm curious to see what the commissioned cover will be.

I get the impression from the Scream Factory blurb that there won't be any art commissioned for this release.

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**EXCLUSIVE NEW KEY ART REVEAL**

As already announced a couple of months back, THE VAMPIRE LOVERS (1970) will be coming soon to the Blu-ray format for the first time. Although we can't share details on the street date and bonus features at this time, we can reveal our key art for it which was just approved. As you will agree, sometimes you just can't beat original theatrical key art and this one is especially colorful and campy. (We especially love the "Not for the mentally immature!" tagline.) Enjoy!

MykeHavoc · 12-04-2012, 04:06 PM

Can't blame them. Bit of a waste of money and time when everyone seems to only complain about the commissioned stuff. I was honestly laughing out loud at the naivety of someone suggesting they go back and have the artist alter the paintings.

NoirFan · 12-04-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zbinks

I get the impression from the Scream Factory blurb that there won't be any art commissioned for this release.

I think they're just acknowledging the timeless dependability of original art, but we'll see. I did notice that it doesn't say 'Special Edition' across the top, so perhaps you're right, as the non-SE releases haven't had reversible covers.

chip75 · 12-04-2012, 05:06 PM

The US cover is a lot better than the Australian release!

'Ingrid SMASH!'

jrsl76 · 12-04-2012, 05:08 PM

I love the art. Yes, it is a bit garish, but it's how I originally knew about the movie. My family has had a Search for Dracula book since I was a kid and it had that poster and a brief synopsis of the film in it.

Clark Kent · 12-04-2012, 07:26 PM

Go with the original art. This one is never going to end up on retail shelves anyway.

Monroville · 12-05-2012, 03:59 AM

Do the people at Scream! have no taste in artwork? Here are some original poster arts that would have been better options (at least for myself):

Frightener22 · 12-05-2012, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Monroville

Do the people at Scream! have no taste in artwork? Here are some original poster arts that would have been better options (at least for myself):

[Show spoiler]

I'll admit, those posters look gorgeous but honestly I just bought an original 1-sheet poster of "The Vampire Lovers" (which is the one Scream is using) and that thing looks remarkable in person. The colors and design just pop on that thing so I'm really pleased that Scream kept it classic. Are the images used on the Hammer releases from the UK 1-sheet posters?

CoopFilm · 12-05-2012, 05:22 AM

I don't like the film...but I really LOVE that cover (poster) art.

BobbyPeru · 12-05-2012, 11:01 AM

I love the cover art. It reminds me of my old Horror comics. It use to be that some artist would actually create the movie poster. Now days its just some hack sitting in front of a computer screen.

Yojimbo68 · 12-05-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Monroville

Do the people at Scream! have no taste in artwork? Here are some original poster arts that would have been better options (at least for myself):

Now those are awesome covers! Kudos Monroville!

NoirFan · 01-04-2013, 08:41 PM

Coming 4/30, along with Lifeforce.

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THE VAMPIRE LOVERS will be available as a blu-ray only and features the original theatrical key art.

Extras:

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- Feature Length Commentary with Roy Ward Baker (Director), Tudor Gates (Writer) and Ingrid Pitt (Carmilla) moderated by Jonathan Sothcott.
- Excerpts from the novella Carmilla, that inspired the film, read by Ingrid Pitt
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- New Interview with Madeline Smith (Emma)
- New Interviews with Hammer Films Scholars
- Original Radio Spot

NoirFan · 01-04-2013, 10:33 PM

Nice to see some new extras, in addition to the commentary and Carmilla reading ported from the DVD. And a super-low list price: $19.99! It would be great if that were the standard price-point for non-CE releases going forward.

jonmoz · 01-04-2013, 10:51 PM

Last time i watched this movie was on betamax !,so i am loooking forward to owning this again.

I have just bought the u.k versions of "the devil rides out" and "the plauge of the zombies" which both look very good indeed,i would also like to see some of the Amicus studios movies released on blu-ray like "the beast must die" and "tales from beyond the grave".

Deciazulado · 01-05-2013, 12:18 PM

The Vampire Lovers Blu-ray

12-04-2012, 04:06 PM	#7
MykeHavoc Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Nashua, NH Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:772 Trading Score:1	Can't blame them. Bit of a waste of money and time when everyone seems to only complain about the commissioned stuff. I was honestly laughing out loud at the naivety of someone suggesting they go back and have the artist alter the paintings. TV: Vizio E371VL BD player: Insignia NS-BRDVD3 Sound Bar: Vizio VSB200

12-04-2012, 05:06 PM	#9
chip75 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales Blu-ray collection:372 DVD collection:1458 PS3 collection:24 Trading Score:3	The US cover is a lot better than the Australian release! 'Ingrid SMASH!' "Sometimes it scares me how far away my brain is." DC "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." AE ''I have no idea what Hammer Time is. Or how it differs from regular time.'' DM

12-04-2012, 05:08 PM	#10
jrsl76 Power Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Silverlake, Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:976 DVD collection:533 PS3 collection:3 Trading Score:23	I love the art. Yes, it is a bit garish, but it's how I originally knew about the movie. My family has had a Search for Dracula book since I was a kid and it had that poster and a brief synopsis of the film in it. My Criterion Collection Please help me acquire these UK slips (in Mint condition): Cross Of Iron, Rasputin The Mad Monk, The Devil Rides Out

01-05-2013, 12:18 PM	#20
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:2267 DVD collection:2328 PS3 collection:5	pre-order The Vampire Lovers Blu-ray

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12-04-2012, 02:11 PM	#2
AKORIS Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest Blu-ray collection:1354 DVD collection:708 Blu-ray reviews:17	Awesome....more Hammer!!!!

12-04-2012, 02:29 PM	#4
NoirFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:679 Trading Score:7	I agree about the garish tackiness of the art, but that is part of the fun, I suppose. I'm curious to see what the commissioned cover will be.

12-04-2012, 07:26 PM	#11
Clark Kent Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:27	Go with the original art. This one is never going to end up on retail shelves anyway.

12-05-2012, 03:59 AM	#12
Monroville Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:18	Do the people at Scream! have no taste in artwork? Here are some original poster arts that would have been better options (at least for myself):

12-05-2012, 05:22 AM	#14
CoopFilm Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2011 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:410 DVD collection:20	I don't like the film...but I really LOVE that cover (poster) art.

12-05-2012, 11:01 AM	#15
BobbyPeru Junior Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Big Tuna , Texas Blu-ray collection:339	I love the cover art. It reminds me of my old Horror comics. It use to be that some artist would actually create the movie poster. Now days its just some hack sitting in front of a computer screen.

01-04-2013, 10:33 PM	#18
NoirFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:679 Trading Score:7	Nice to see some new extras, in addition to the commentary and Carmilla reading ported from the DVD. And a super-low list price: $19.99! It would be great if that were the standard price-point for non-CE releases going forward.

01-04-2013, 10:51 PM	#19
jonmoz Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Bury U.K Home Theater Gallery:64 Blu-ray collection:374 Blu-ray reviews:2	Last time i watched this movie was on betamax !,so i am loooking forward to owning this again. I have just bought the u.k versions of "the devil rides out" and "the plauge of the zombies" which both look very good indeed,i would also like to see some of the Amicus studios movies released on blu-ray like "the beast must die" and "tales from beyond the grave".