FilmInk
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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Carmilla (2021)
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.
Less2021Rating: TBC94 minsUK
DramaRomanceHistorical
- Director:
- Emily Harris
- Writer:
- Emily Harris
- Cast:
- Tobias MenziesHannah RaeDevrim LingnauJessica RaineGreg Wise
Carmilla (2021) | Reviews
Empire Magazine
Carmilla, much like its protagonist, feels stifled, straining to nurture a tender love story that falls just out of reach.
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The Guardian
(The) creepily atmospheric film is let down by some awkward dialogue and a weirdly bloodless lack of intimacy.
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Little White Lies
While Carmilla certainly isn’t lacking in atmosphere, it doesn’t quite deliver on its alluring premise.
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Film Threat
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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Carmilla (2021) is available to stream in New Zealand now on Google Play and Apple TV and Academy On Demand and AroVision.