Outliving Dracula: Le Fanu's Carmilla

This documentary runs for 68 minutes and explores the impact of Carmilla, the first lesbian vampire story, on various filmmakers across generations. It highlights works from Carl Dreyer's Vampyr to Roger Vadim's Blood and Roses, showcasing how the narrative has shaped the horror genre while examining its cultural significance.

Outliving Dracula features interviews with prominent film scholars and visual artists who discuss Le Fanu's legacy. The film positions Carmilla as a more radical and transgressive work than its better-known successor, Dracula. It seeks to redefine Le Fanu's role as an important Irish writer whose influence continues to resonate in contemporary cinema, particularly in the realms of fantasy and horror.