DVD Review: Playgirls and the Vampire (B+)

Playgirls and The Vampire (1960)
Directed by Piero Rignoli
Grade: B+

Review by Scott Standish

An excellent camp classic, this film was one of the first to mix horror with eroticism.

The plot is straight "Italian vampire movie" formula (a car full of beautiful burlesque dancers breaks down in front of a castle, where the count allows them to stay the night). The version I saw was dubbed in English, but the DVD looked great and was a real treat.

Its not very scary, but the dialogue is hilarious, even when its not trying to land some comedic relief. The dancers need to practice their moves (thats where the sex appeal fits in), and one of the dancers looks just like the 200 year old count's late vampire wife.

This is an adorable "bad" movie, filled with weirdness, strange attempts at sexiness, and even a little humor tossed in. A great matinee film for a rainy weekend afternoon. Don't take it too seriously and you'll really enjoy this one.

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