Before the iconic figures of Vampira, Elvira, and Morticia Addams, there was Luna. Carroll Borland is best known for portraying Luna, the daughter of Bela Lugosi's character, Count Mora, in Mark of the Vampire (1935). But her legacy goes beyond just this role - she is
also credited with creating the iconic look of the female vampire with
her waist-length dark hair and Adrian-designed shroud in this film.
Two years ago, I was inspired to create my interpretation of her. It was a fun experience to replicate her spooky look!
Carroll Borland was an American actress born on February 25, 1914. She started her career in Hollywood, working in various films and stage productions. She retired from acting in 1953 and passed away in 1994 due to complications from pneumonia. She is most widely remembered and beloved for her iconic role as Luna Mora.
She paved the way for other females in horror film and her influence has lasted for decades, solidifying her as an icon in the horror genre.
