The Shiver of the Vampires
Director: Jean Rollin
Actors: Sandra Julien, Jean-Marie Durand, Jacques Robiolles
PlotA newlywed couple, Isle and Antoine, embark on their honeymoon and decide to visit Isle's cousins in an ancient castle, only to find out that the cousins aren’t present to welcome them. The castle, a dark and foreboding edifice, exudes an eerie atmosphere that unsettles the couple, infusing their stay with a sense of dread. Inside, they are greeted not by their relatives but by two eccentric servants who behave oddly and speak of the cousins in a mysterious and reverential manner. The castle is adorned with strange symbols and paintings that hint at a history steeped in the occult, evoking an ever-growing unease in the newlyweds as they settle into their strange surroundings.
As night falls, Isle and Antoine learn the shocking truth: the cousins they came to visit are, in fact, ancient vampires who have been freed from their crypts and now walk the night with supernatural allure and a thirst for blood. The servants are devoted disciples of the vampires, entranced by their undead masters' powers and dedicated to their cause. The couple soon becomes entangled in the macabre world of the vampires, facing the allure of forbidden knowledge and the terror of an unending night. Their love and commitment are put to a severe test as they confront the reality of the malevolent forces surrounding them, forcing them to choose between their past life and the dark, seductive pull of the eternal.
Writers: Monique Natan, Jean Rollin
Release Date: 01 Jan 1978
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: R
Country: France
Language: French
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