The Blood Spattered Bride

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Summary: Classic Euro-Horror!
Review: This is a fine example of Euro-Horror. It's a bloody, feminist version of Alice in Wonderland. Don't expect too much action. This movie is slowmoving but fascinating!

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Summary: A sexy vampire, it is boring.
Review: This is a one of Vampire film, which is not a brilliant and cruel horror work. However, it has a stable script and well-organized screen. Actually, it was not interesting, but it is a well-made horror film. I have no idea about the director of this film, I have never heard before, but it is worth to see. It has some specific scenes, which are erotic and sexy. If you like an erotic horror film, this film is good. Generally, it is nothing special, just using sexy vampire and pretty bride with lesbianism.

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Summary: Probably For EuroHorror Fans Only
Review: This is a subtle and atmospheric version of Sheridan LeFanu's Carmilla, in which the director is far more interested in detailing the failing marriage of his two principles than in using it as an excuse to string together the usual exploitation elements so beloved of EuroHorror fans. Director Aranda takes his time over telling the story of a marriage beginning to crumble almost before it has begun. Appearing almost in the first scene, Alexandra Bastedo's seductress is always in the background, orchestrating the transformation of love and affection into alienation and hatred. Far more profound than the film of Jean Rollin, this nevertheless delivers the requisite gory murders and naked ladies lying in coffins that fans of that director will probably enjoy.
An amusing 'Combo' trailer included on this disc pairs the above with the somewhat less than subtle 'I Dismember Mama' - and its worth two minutes of anyone's time.

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Summary: Stylish retake on a classic novel
Review: When Carmilla first appeared in print the sexually repressed society of the day lapped this subject matter up greedily. Today, such themes of lesbianism and sadistic sex are commonplace enough but some sexual repressions endure. This is the key to understanding The Blood Spattered Bride. It is unfortunate that the producers saw the need to resort to using such a lurid title to attract viewers who would almost certainly be expecting a mad slasher film and thus apt to be disappointed. Although there is some violence and gore it is never rampant. Likewise, those seeking an erotic release will also come away disappointed as the nudity and sexual situations are tainted with violence which is apt to arouse only the sexual sadist. The key to understanding the movie lies with the themes of sexually repressed emotions which manifest themselves in subconscious action, which may sound too freudean to some but is cleverly treated in this film. From the opening scene it becomes apparent that the viewer is going to be forced to decipher which is reality and fantasy. There is one scene which sensitive persons need to be WARNED: A fox is caught in a leg hold trap and dispatched with a shotgun, and that is for REAL. It is a quite disturbing scene but I suppose it adds credence to the reality/fantasy motif. And so the viewer must become a psychological detective rather than a mere passive viewer in order to truly appreciate the film. As such the movie is not a true horror film but a stylish suspense thriller... Thankfully there is no clutter of added features (coming attractions) before the film. Just pop it in the player and the film starts immediately. The movie has been dubbed into english in a manner which is almost seamless, so there is no need to worry about following subtitles.

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Summary: brilliance
Review: yeah well, i wanted to watch it because of the genre and boy was I pleased!yeah it was good, didn't really get much of the plot, or anything else for that matter, kept my eye out for a bit of the..you know...action