It was recorded but I suspect more as a resource for the university than with any intention of releasing it to the public. It was very much a reading of a script with a few flubbed lines here and there and it didn't look as if there was any intention whatsoever to make it as a commercial release.
I went along to this tonight, having managed just in time to shake off the results of a nasty cold, and was very glad I did so for it was splendid fun. I was sitting just four seats away from the lovely Maddie Smith but I was too chicken to say hello. For clarification, Vampi was played by Georgina Dugdale (Caroline Munro's daughter).
I'm not even going to attempt to outline the plot which is quite dense but I was intrigued that the ending set up a sequel to have featured Dracula in what would have been Hammer's only franchise team-up.
Quite what the film would have been like if it had been made in the 1970s I haven't a clue. It's fairly episodic, very campy, boasts what would have been a lovely, comedic role for Peter Cushing, has a distinct whiff of The Avengers at times and, unless the gore was toned down from the descriptions I heard tonight, would have been way too gruesome for a family audience. I'm guessing that the iconic Vampirella costume would have not been used very much. There are a few scenes that would have required quality special effects or risk severe embarrassment. I genuinely can't think of any film like it so it's a huge shame that it didn't happen.
Sounds a bit like The Satanic Rites Of Dracula, what with 'Hell's Angels' and 'spies'. Hopefully the recording will be made available soon.
BTW I have reservations about Ms Munro reading the role of Vampirella. I mean, she's really very nice you know, but her voice may sound a little too mature for the part. Don'tcha think?
Got way too much money? This might just be for you: https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/12/16/vampirella-caroline-munro-figure-50th-anniversary/
Hopefully it will appear as an extra on something then.
Moo.
It was recorded but I suspect more as a resource for the university than with any intention of releasing it to the public. It was very much a reading of a script with a few flubbed lines here and there and it didn't look as if there was any intention whatsoever to make it as a commercial release.
Any idea if it was recorded and/or will be available to the general pubic?
I went along to this tonight, having managed just in time to shake off the results of a nasty cold, and was very glad I did so for it was splendid fun. I was sitting just four seats away from the lovely Maddie Smith but I was too chicken to say hello. For clarification, Vampi was played by Georgina Dugdale (Caroline Munro's daughter).
I'm not even going to attempt to outline the plot which is quite dense but I was intrigued that the ending set up a sequel to have featured Dracula in what would have been Hammer's only franchise team-up.
Quite what the film would have been like if it had been made in the 1970s I haven't a clue. It's fairly episodic, very campy, boasts what would have been a lovely, comedic role for Peter Cushing, has a distinct whiff of The Avengers at times and, unless the gore was toned down from the descriptions I heard tonight, would have been way too gruesome for a family audience. I'm guessing that the iconic Vampirella costume would have not been used very much. There are a few scenes that would have required quality special effects or risk severe embarrassment. I genuinely can't think of any film like it so it's a huge shame that it didn't happen.
Sounds a bit like The Satanic Rites Of Dracula, what with 'Hell's Angels' and 'spies'. Hopefully the recording will be made available soon.
BTW I have reservations about Ms Munro reading the role of Vampirella. I mean, she's really very nice you know, but her voice may sound a little too mature for the part. Don'tcha think?