Vampire Carnival

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Vampire Carnival

R

Oct 2026

1h 46m

Horror

Romance

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A mysterious carnival lures a directionless young woman from her broken home, but a secret about its troupe forces her to face her demons.

Phil Hoad

Guardian

Oct 20, 2026

3/5

As befits any self-respecting ringmasters, directors David Charbonier and Justin Douglas Powell operate with much visual panache.

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Rick Hong

Film Threat

1 day ago

8/10

The initial draw to the film might be Jason Isaacs, because with his talent and screen presence, you can absolutely see him as the head of a vampire clan. However, it’s the actors around him that drive the story.

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Joe Lipsett

Queer.Horror.Movies.

1 day ago

3/5

Atmospheric visuals and Kieron Moore’s torso can’t save this uneven film, whose screenplay confuses its most interesting aspects and hands its lead a bland, subdued role

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Maitland McDonagh

MaitlandOnMovies (Substack)

2 days ago

[Its] imagery and conceptual ambition occasionally outstrip its dramatic architecture, [but it] locates a distinctive horror in emotional vulnerability and the seductive exploitation of pain. ... [E]xceptional cinematography by José Luis Bernal.

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Rob Hunter

Bloody Disgusting

Oct 8, 2026

2.5/5

It’s horror-lite, and that’s okay.

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Meredith Jill Brown

Upcoming Horror Movies

Oct 6, 2026

8/10

Vampire Carnival delivers a seductive macabre atmosphere, strong performances, and a surprisingly thoughtful exploration of sorrow, pain, longing, and moral choice.

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B P

@Bradster69 Oct 9, 2026

A ‘Twilight’-Esque Vampire Romance That’s Light On Horror

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Lex

Oct 8, 2026

Greatly entertaining! Felt like a classic vampire story with a little bit of that 90s edge.

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David Charbonier

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Justin Douglas Powell

Director

Corrado Martini

Ryan

Jason Isaacs

Toussaint

Nell Verlaque

Gemma

Kieron Moore

Eric

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A mysterious carnival lures a directionless young woman from her broken home, but a secret about its troupe forces her to face her demons.

Director: David Charbonier, Justin Douglas Powell
Distributor: AURA Entertainment
Rating: R (Strong Violent Content|Drug Use|Sexual Content/Nudity|Language)
Genre: Horror, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 7, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 30, 2026
Runtime: 1h 46m

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