5 years after they vanquished the apocalypse and Carmilla became human, Laura is a journalist. Then Carmilla begins to show signs of "re-vamping" while Laura has started having bizarre dream... Read all5 years after they vanquished the apocalypse and Carmilla became human, Laura is a journalist. Then Carmilla begins to show signs of "re-vamping" while Laura has started having bizarre dreams. Sounds like a new supernatural threat.5 years after they vanquished the apocalypse and Carmilla became human, Laura is a journalist. Then Carmilla begins to show signs of "re-vamping" while Laura has started having bizarre dreams. Sounds like a new supernatural threat.
Storyline
Did you know
- Trivia1/3rd of this movie was financed by fans buying the movie in advance of production!
- Quotes
Laura Hollis: Hi, I'm Larua. These are my friends, and we'd be thrilled if you abandoned your plans to gruesomely murder us.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Vampire Reviews: The Carmilla Movie (2017)
It feels a little weird at first to see these familiar characters in framing outside of a webcam, but it doesn't take long for the uncanniness to give way to solid investment and reverie in the viewing experience. The same magnificent cast returns, spearheaded by irreplaceable stars Elise Bauman and Natasha Negovanlis. Once again they demonstrate their utmost skill and charm even in scenes where they are apart, but the marvelous chemistry Bauman and Negovanlis share on-screen makes one wish they could participate in many more projects together. Supporting cast members Annie Briggs and K Alexander shine once again; though Sharon Belle's presence is notably minimized by comparison, Nicole Stamp and Matt O'Connor are given more prominent roles than they had in the web series, and they ably make the most of it. Those new to the 'Carmilla' 'verse also rise to the task, including Grace Lynn Kung and Cara Gee - and Dominique Provost-Chalkley absolutely shines in their major part; they were one of the break-out stars of Weird West wonderland 'Wynonna Earp,' and it's great to see them in another notable role.
The screenplay concocted between Alejandro Alcoba and series creator Jordan Hall is a blast, with clever small references at varying points that shrewd viewers will pick up on. The characters are just as lively and complicated as ever, just as the dialogue is penned with thoughtful care. The scene writing is dynamic and varied to keep the audience engaged as it propels the narrative, and carries tones much like the three seasons of short-form videos before this. The story recognizably follows a similar pattern as the preceding material - starting with simple, staple ideas, and building them out to create something new and delightful. More so than with the series there are elements of 'The Carmilla movie' that are arguably too common, yet all the pieces come together so very well that I can hardly complain: it's a very satisfying genre flick stirring together horror, comedy, and romance; what more is there to say?
All the contributions of those behind the scenes are splendid. Spencer Maybee's direction is swell; lighting is used to especially judicious effect here. The costume designer and hair and makeup artists have truly outdone themselves here, particularly with the period outfits, and the set design and decoration is likewise fabulous. The special effects have never looked better; it's clear that this full-length feature had much more of a budget to work with. And so on, and so on - let's be honest, I could speak to every small detail of the production, and the fact remains the same: I loved the web series, and I'm just as big a fan of the movie.
I can only hope most sincerely that there's a way for the 'Carmilla' universe to continue still further, ideally with the same characters, though I know this is increasingly unlikely the further away we get from 2017. That's just it, though: between Bauman and Negovanlis and their co-stars, the reliably brilliant writing, and otherwise fantastic craft, it's easy to get absorbed into these characters and the tale being told. It's one thing for a movie to be instantly recognized as an indisputable cinematic classic, a must-see event for all comers; it's another for a piece of media to so joyfully enrapture its viewers that they want more and more content, and to revisit what we have again and again. 'Carmilla,' series and film alike, falls squarely into the latter category. I had so much fun watching this, and I can only hope against hope that there might some day be more to come. But even if we don't - thank you, Jordan Hall, and thank you to the cast. This ride has been such a pleasure.
- I_Ailurophile
- Aug 31, 2022
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39:1