Sheridan Le Fanu

Writing

Sheridan Le Fanu

Born August 28, 1814 · Dublin, Ireland

Died February 7, 1873 · aged 58

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu was an Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels in the nineteenth century, best known for his stories “Uncle Silas,” “Carmilla,” and “The House by the Churchyard.”

Known For

The Vampire LoversThe Vampire Lovers · 1970
The Vampire Lovers
6.41970
MovieHorror
In the heart of Styria the Karnstein Family, even after their mortal deaths, rise from their tombs spreading evil in the countryside in their lust for fresh blood. Baron Hartog whose family are all victims of Karnstein vampirism, opens their graves and drives a stake through their diabolical hearts. One grave he cannot locate is that of the legendary beautiful Mircalla Karnstein. Years of peace follow that grisly night until Mircalla reappears to avenge her family's decimation and satisfy her desire for blood.
Twins of EvilTwins of Evil · 1971
Twins of Evil
6.71971
MovieHorror
While dabbling in Satanism, Count Karstein resurrects Mircalla Karnstein who initiates him into vampirism. As a rash of deaths afflicts the village, Gustav the head of Puritan group leads his men to seek out and destroy the pestilence. One of his twin nieces has become inflicted with the witchcraft but Gustav's zeal and venom has trapped the innocent Maria, threatening her with a tortuous execution, whilst Frieda remains free to continue her orgy of evil.
VampyrVampyr · 1932
Vampyr
7.31932
MovieHorrorFantasy
Allan Gray, a young man fascinated by the supernatural, goes to a small village where he feels a sinister force descending upon him. There, Allan meets an old man who asks him to protect his two daughters, for one of them has been bitten by a vampire.
ImahaImaha · 2024
Imaha
7.52024
Movie
IMAHA is a short film loosely based on Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's (1814-1873) story with the original title "The child that went with the fairies".
Lust for a VampireLust for a Vampire · 1971
Lust for a Vampire
5.91971
MovieHorror
In 1830, the Karnstein heirs use the blood of an innocent to bring forth the evil that is the beautiful Mircalla - or as she was in 1710, Carmilla. The nearby Finishing School offers rich pickings not only in in the blood of nubile young ladies but also with the headmaster who is desperate to become Mircalla's disciple, and the equally besotted and even more foolish author Richard Lestrange.
AlucardaAlucarda · 1977
Alucarda
6.41977
MovieHorror
A young girl's arrival at a convent after the death of her parents marks the beginning of a series of events that unleash an evil presence on the girl and her mysterious new friend, an enigmatic figure known as Alucarda. Demonic possession, Satan worship, and vampirism follows.
The Blood Spattered BrideThe Blood Spattered Bride · 1972
The Blood Spattered Bride
5.81972
MovieDramaHorror
A young newlywed woman begins to have disturbing nightmares just after settling into the old mansion that has belonged to her husband's family for centuries. When her sinister dreams come true, the innocent bride is caught in a maddening maze of unspeakable horrors.
The Dark AngelThe Dark Angel · 1987
The Dark Angel
7.51987
MovieHorrorThriller
The Dark Angel is a sensual and stylish adaptation of Uncle Silas - Sheridan le Fanu’s influential Victorian literary masterpiece. Sheltered heiress Maud Ruthyn's troubles begin when her father hires a new governess. Madame De La Rougierre (played with considerable relish by Jane Lapotaire) is a cruel, brandy-swigging schemer with an unhealthy interest in Maud's inheritance and an approach to childcare that would make Mary Poppins faint. When Maud's father dies she has no choice but to live with her wicked uncle Silas, who will inherit the family fortune if Maud should happen to die. This is not a recipe for domestic bliss and soon it seems that everyone but Maud is either bad, mad, or both.

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