Carmilla

"Carmilla" — one of the first gothic novellas about vampires. It was published in 1872 and inspired Bram Stoker to create "Dracula".

Laura led a secluded and measured life in a distant old castle until fate brought her together with the fateful beauty Carmilla, who became a true friend to her despite her strange behavior. Her father offers the mysterious stranger to stay at their home, not even suspecting what consequences this will lead to. Soon, Laura is struck by a mysterious illness...