Lemora: A Child’s Tale of the Supernatural
1973, PG, 113 min.
Directed by Richard Blackburn, Starring Lesley Gilb, Cheryl “Rainbeaux” Smith, William Whitton, Steve Johnson, Hy Pyke, Maxine Ballantyne, Parker West, Richard Blackburn.

Long believed to be lost forever, Lemora has recently resurfaced in a 16 mm print and has subsequently been enjoying something of an international revival. Banned by the Legion of Decency, Lemora is an adult vampire story about a virginal young girl’s attempt to reunite with her dead father. The lead is played by the incomparable B-movie actress Cheryl “Rainbeaux” Smith.

This article appears in October 17 • 2003.

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