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Originally Posted by DeadbeatAtDawn
Thanks again for the rec!
I adore 70's films. I am always searching for hidden gems. I really liked this.
A Reflection of Fear, 1972. 7/10
Director: William A. Fraker
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LUST FOR A VAMPIRE (1970). This sequel to THE VAMPIRE LOVERS gets lots of criticism from just about everybody, particularly those who worked on it. The biggest detractors were Director Jimmy Sangster (replacing Terence fisher), Actor Ralph Bates (replacing Peter Cushing)and nominal Star Yutte Stensgaard, with the script and the inclusion of "Strange Love" sung by "Tracy" getting the most complaints.
Although Yutte tries hard, she is clearly out of her depth and Ingrid Pitt would have had the chops and charisma to carry it off. However, She was filming COUNTESS DRACULA at the time and it was felt She might be too old (at 32, no less
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So, not one of the better Hammers , but honestly, it really isn't that bad. Some decent atmosphere, Suzanna Leigh as the voice of reason is pretty good and DJ Mike Raven has presence, even if his voice is dubbed -
- and the close ups of bloodshot eyes clearly belong to Christopher Lee.
Of course, the biggest draw for "Youngsters"-in age and in "heart"- is the MANY showcases of the three "B's"... namely, Beautiful Bare Breasts. Can't ever recall any of the films from the studio, even in the more relaxed '70's having so much nudity. ***