Blood of the Virgins (1967)

Ofelia's wedding day is approaching and she is to be married to Eduaurdo. She has some pre-wedding jitters during a meeting with her lover Gustavo but decides to tie the knot anyways. On her wedding night, Gustavo shows up in their room, murders Eduardo, and proceeds to turn Ofelia into a vampire so that they can be together forever. In the present day 1960's, a group of young men and women take shelter in an abandoned lodge after their van breaks down. Soon, Ofelia appears and seduces one of the guys and meanwhile the girls go missing. It is up to the other guys to figure out what is happening and Ofelia must make a decision as to how much longer she can continue with her cursed life.

The film is bursting with vibrant colors, cool music, some surprising bits of gore, and lots of absolutely gorgeous women (many of whom you'll recognize from Vieyra's other films). Susana Beltrán, in particular, is one of the hottest women I've ever seen in a film. Shes also naked for a good amount of the running time, which certainly helps.

The film is also interesting at how other cultures viewed the youth movements of the day. The supposed hippies in this film remind one more of fun-loving beatniks that were in Hollywood's 50s juvenile films. The swirling colors and groovy soundtrack add to the feel. The sequence in the go-go club towards the beginning may be filler, but its immensely enjoyable nonetheless. Just like "The Curious Dr. Humpp", the film is extremely goofy but surprisingly well made in moments. Vieyra adds plenty of atmosphere and "Blood of the Virgins" is unlike any vampire film you'll ever see. Recommended for those looking for something a bit different.