Lesbian Vampire Killers (2009)

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With their women having been enslaved by a pack of lesbian vampires, the remaining menfolk of a rural town send two hapless young lads out onto the moors as a sacrifice.

Film Summary
"Lesbian Vampire Killers", a British comedy scary film released in 2009, is directed by Phil Claydon and written by Stewart Williams and Paul Hupfield. The movie stars James Corden and Mathew Horne along with MyAnna Buring. The movie includes an unique mix of funny and scary categories where 2 people get trapped with lesbian vampires in a remote English town.

Plot & Characters
The film revolves around two best friends, Jimmy (Mathew Horne) and Fletch (James Corden), who lead uninteresting lives in London. After being disposed by their girlfriends, the set choose to go journey to a fictional rural district to sidetrack themselves from their distress. This turns out to be an eventful journey. Unwittingly, they choose the cursed village, Cragwich, where ladies turn into lesbian vampires on their eighteenth birthday since of a curse placed on by a disgraced Vampire Queen Carmilla (Silvia Colloca).

Upon arrival, they fulfill four girls, Lotte, a young trainee of folklore, Trudi, Heidi, and Anke who're going to the town for Lotte's research. All other than Lotte fall victim to Carmilla who has been awakened by Barman exorcising the vampire curse on the town's firstborn.

Menstruation and the Final Showdown
The film sees a radical change with the discovery of the curse and frenzy around Lesbian Vampires. The ancient curse is revealed by a vicar who has actually been preparing to combat this evil for years. The curse of Carmilla can only be lifted if a descendant of the initial knight who slayed Carmilla, sacrifices a virgin lady on Carmilla's tomb. Jimmy discovers he is not only the descendant however is expected to make the sacrifice.

While Jimmy, Fletch, and Lotte attempt to kill the vampires and escape, they are hampered by their growing love for each other. Lotte develops feelings for Jimmy, and he should choose between saving her or using her as a sacrifice. In the grand showdown, they take on against Carmilla and her vampire minions.

Ending
In the climactic scene, Jimmy refuses to sacrifice Lotte and a battle ensues. Lotte decapitates Carmilla, quickly raising the curse, all remaining vampires pass away, and Jimmy and Fletch manage to leave with their lives. In a twist, Fletch now becomes a vampire killer champ, while Jimmy and Lotte admit their feelings for one another and get together.

Conclusion
"Lesbian Vampire Killers" is a film laced with dark humour and scary. In spite of its garish title and slapstick comedy, this movie highlights a smart script and story. It takes standard horror tropes and spins it with an amusing twist. It plays up stereotypes, instilling it with self-aware humor and eccentricity. All in all, the motion picture showcases relationship, nerve, and unfolds a special romance in the middle of comedy and scary, making it a light-hearted watch.

Top Cast

  • James Corden (small)
    James Corden
    Fletch
  • Mathew Horne (small)
    Mathew Horne
    Jimmy
  • Paul McGann (small)
    Paul McGann
    Vicar
  • MyAnna Buring (small)
    MyAnna Buring
    Lotte
  • Vera Filatova (small)
    Vera Filatova
    Eva
  • Silvia Colloca (small)
    Silvia Colloca
    Carmilla
  • Lucy Gaskell (small)
    Lucy Gaskell
    Judy
  • Louise Dylan (small)
    Louise Dylan
    Anke
  • Ashley Mulheron
    Trudi
  • Tiffany Mulheron
    Heidi
  • Emer Kenny (small)
    Emer Kenny
    Rebecca