If you loved
Carmilla
Jordan Hall · Series · 2014
If you loved the unpredictable danger of a new roommate, you will find these stories of obsession and supernatural mystery equally addictive.
Books on the same thread
The Tenant
Freida McFadden · Book · 2025
Much like the tension felt when Laura first meets Carmilla, this story centers on the unsettling feeling that the person you live with is hiding a dangerous, dark secret.
The God of the Woods
Liz Moore · Book · 2024
The mystery surrounding a missing student in Carmilla mirrors the haunting disappearance at the heart of this narrative, where the search for truth uncovers layers of hidden local history.
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Sarah J. Maas · Book · 2020
Fans of the gothic romance between Laura and her vampire roommate will recognize the same intense, forced proximity and high-stakes tension between a human and a powerful supernatural entity.
Fear Street
R. L. Stine · Book · 1989
This story captures the same eerie, supernatural atmosphere of student life found in Carmilla, where an innocent social invitation quickly spirals into a dark and dangerous confrontation with horror.
Films on the same thread
Single White Female
Barbet Schroeder · Film · 1992
If the unsettling roommate dynamic of Carmilla kept you watching, this film offers a more grounded but equally intense look at how a new living arrangement can become life-threatening.
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Film · 2014
This mockumentary provides a comedic counterpart to the vampire lore of Carmilla, exploring the mundane and often ridiculous daily struggles of housemates who happen to be creatures of the night.
After
Jenny Gage · Film · 2019
Just as Laura finds her world completely transformed by an enigmatic newcomer, this story follows a student whose guarded life is turned upside down by a mysterious and rebellious love interest.
Night Teeth
Adam Randall · Film · 2021
Like the college student caught in the supernatural web of Carmilla, the protagonist here is suddenly thrust into a dangerous underworld after a chance encounter with two mysterious, bloodthirsty women.
Podcasts on the same thread
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
The central mystery of a missing student that kicks off the events in Carmilla is mirrored here, as an investigation into a vanished woman reveals dark secrets beneath surface appearances.
Your Own Backyard
Chris Lambert · Podcast · 2023
The disappearance of a student from campus serves as the core mystery here, much like the missing roommate that first brings the supernatural danger of Carmilla to Laura’s attention.
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Common questions
Is Carmilla a single-camera series?
Yes, Carmilla is a single-camera, scripted transmedia series. It presents a modern spin on the cult classic story and follows Laura Hollis as she navigates life at Silas University after her original roommate disappears and is replaced by the mysterious Carmilla Karnstein.
What is the premise of Carmilla?
The series Carmilla follows Laura Hollis, a new student at Silas University. After her initial roommate Betty vanishes, Laura is forced to share her room with a new roommate named Carmilla Karnstein, leading to a series of events that change Laura's life forever.
Who is the main character in Carmilla?
The primary protagonist of Carmilla is Laura Hollis, a student at Silas University. The plot centers on her experiences after the sudden disappearance of her roommate Betty and her subsequent introduction to her new, mysterious roommate, Carmilla Karnstein.
Is Carmilla a modern adaptation?
Yes, Carmilla is a modern spin on the cult classic. The series is presented as a scripted transmedia project that follows Laura Hollis as she discovers that her life at Silas University is not what it seems after meeting her new roommate, Carmilla Karnstein.