What is Carmilla’s effect on the horror genre?

Joseph Sheridan LeFanu's Carmilla was the first female vampire, inspiration for Dracula and countless others. She has colored not only how we view vampires, but women and queer folks in horror stories.

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Sources Referenced

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmilla
• Who Is Carmilla Karnstein? Vampires Before Dracula
• The Real Inspiration Behind Dracula: Carmilla