Carmilla
In Victorian-era Austria, Laura's sheltered life in a secluded castle is upended when her father rescues the enigmatic Carmilla from a carriage accident. As the two young women forge an intense bond that transcends friendship, Laura finds herself drawn into Carmilla's dark world of pleasure and pain, where the line between love and prey blurs dangerously. Based on J. Sheridan Le Fanu's 19th-century novella, this pioneering vampire tale has become a sapphic classic. A masterpiece of erotic Gothic horror, "Carmilla" weaves mystery, suspense, and forbidden lust into a chilling exploration of desire and terror.
1
An Early Fright
Laura's childhood is marked by a terrifying nocturnal visitation.
2
A Guest
A carriage accident brings the enigmatic Carmilla into Laura's secluded life.
3
We Compare Notes
Laura and Carmilla discover an unsettling connection from their past.
4
Her Habits — A Saunter
Carmilla's strange behavior and Laura's growing fascination deepen their bond.
5
A Wonderful Likeness
An ancient portrait bears an uncanny resemblance to Carmilla, raising suspicions.
6
A Very Strange Agony
Laura experiences disturbing dreams and physical symptoms as Carmilla's influence grows.
7
Descending
Laura's health deteriorates while her attachment to Carmilla intensifies.
8
Search
Carmilla's mysterious disappearance and reappearance add to the mounting tension.
9
The Doctor
Medical intervention fails to explain Laura's worsening condition.
10
Bereaved
A grief-stricken visitor brings tales of a similar tragedy, hinting at Carmilla's dark past.
11
The Story
A chilling account begins to unravel the truth about Carmilla's vampiric nature.
12
A Petition .
Carmilla's mother makes an unusual request, leaving her daughter in Laura's household.
14
The Meeting
A violent confrontation reveals Carmilla's supernatural nature and ancestral connections.
15
Ordeal and Execution
Carmilla's true identity is confirmed, leading to a gruesome ritual to end her reign of terror.
16
Conclusion
Laura reflects on her haunting experience, forever changed by her encounter with the vampire Carmilla.