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‘Vampire Carnival’ Review – Atmospheric Visuals and Kieron Moore’s Torso Can’t Save Uneven Film

October 30, 2026 by Joe Lipsett Leave a Comment

A medium shot of a man from the pecs up as he looks to his right at a dark haired woman in a tank top pressing a knife against his tattoo'd chest

Carnivals are an untapped location in horror films, which is surprising given the potential for all kinds of creepy, insidious situations and characters. Vampire Carnival aims to play on those conventions.

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Filed Under: Horror Film Reviews Tagged With: Alvise Rigo, Corrado Martini, David Charbonier, Elizabeth Sanjuán, Eoin Macken, Jason Isaacs, Justin Douglas Powell, Kieron Moore, Nell Verlaque, Paulina Chávez, Vampire Carnival

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