Brings back fond memories of going to the circus when I was a kid. I remember there was this chick in tiger-stripe body paint that made out with this member of Adam Ants backup band, all while Darth Vader threw midgets at me. Oh wait, that was my senior prom. Never mind.

Gothic Hammer horror flick from the 70's about townsfolk who destroy the local vampiric Count, but years later during a plague, a traveling circus of performing vampires arrives to kill the villagers and resurrect him. A fun and goofy bloodsucker with some lovely young British ladies and lots of red paint. It tries to play up a romance angle which basically consists of a creepy vampire staring at hot chicks. Also features David "Darth Vader" Prowse as the circus strongman.

Barring some inadequate FX work, this emerges as one of the best Hammer horrors of the 70s. Imaginative and fairly shocking, with suggestions of pedophilia and bestiality thrown into the mix. Very well acted.

Another early 70s Hammer vampire movie featuring a fair amount of exposed female flesh but it rises above simple titillation with a solid plot about a travelling circus of vampires fulfilling the blood curse of one of their staked brethren to return him to un-life. On top of the solid plot we have some great individual characterisations, clever use of fresh vampiric ideas and some good gory kills too; one of the most entertaining vampire movies out there.

Though Vampire Circus isn't an outstanding film, it is still a good film. You'll find all the Hammer trademarks, such as the blood that is way to red, nice costumes, and beautiful sets. If you find that many of Hammer's horror movies are enjoyable, I'm sure you'll find something to like in this movie.