I was originally disappointed with Blood & Roses, because I had been led to believe it was a Hammer-type vampire film. It's similar, but not quite as good. The atmosphere is great though; when I watch it, I feel like I'm in a 60's gothic romance novel...
As it is, it's pretty decent. I'm not a huge fan of Roger Vadim's work, just a fan of his wives... (that sounds really bad.) His movies aren't really very good storywise, but his wives have made for an interesting subject themselves.
As an aside- according to IMDB, there is only one actor or actress with the first name of "Carmilla", and she's only made one film... and she's in this one. Since Carmilla is the name of the first female vampire in literature, I'm intrigued to know either who Carmilla Stroyberg really is, or if she's uncredited in other roles.
As it is, it's pretty decent. I'm not a huge fan of Roger Vadim's work, just a fan of his wives... (that sounds really bad.) His movies aren't really very good storywise, but his wives have made for an interesting subject themselves.
As an aside- according to IMDB, there is only one actor or actress with the first name of "Carmilla", and she's only made one film... and she's in this one. Since Carmilla is the name of the first female vampire in literature, I'm intrigued to know either who Carmilla Stroyberg really is, or if she's uncredited in other roles.