The 1872 Novel That Got Hammer’s First Lesbian Vampire Past The Censors

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Before Dracula, there was Carmilla — Sheridan Le Fanu’s 1872 Gothic novella that paved the way for Hammer’s first lesbian vampire on screen. This clip from Deep Cuts explores how The Vampire Lovers was able to pass British censors in the 1970s by leaning on Carmilla’s literary legitimacy rather than shock value.

Deep Cuts examines the censorship battles surrounding Hammer’s adaptation, revealing how the studio defended its portrayal of queer vampirism as faithful to the source material. As part of The House of Hammer: Volume 1, the documentary pairs new insights with archival footage and restored films, showcasing the history behind one of Hammer’s most boundary‑pushing releases.

Studio: Hammer