The 1970s, and the French, are weird. Even a simple vampire film turns into a crazy art house experience.
Odd camera work, bizarre directorial decisions, any excuse for nudity, and a few inexcusable, all wrapped around a plot that bounces between generic to nonsensical with a ultra-70s soundtrack.
(But I kind of liked it.)
The Shiver of the Vampires
We were surprised to hear of your deaths. Your reappearance is even more surprising.
Rating
3.0 (1)
Release Date
4/21/1971Runtime
95 minsGenres
Overview
A young, honeymooning couple stop for the night at an ancient castle. Unbeknownst to them, the castle is home to a horde of vampires who have their own plans for the couple.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
FrenchBudget
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How It Feels
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A baroque fever dream where a honeymoon descends into a sensual nightmare within decadent castle walls. The film bathes itself in gothic eroticism and mounting dread, blending carnal temptation with supernatural predation.
Mood
UnsettlingDread-soaked
Themes
Power
Tone
Operatic
Pacing
Slow-burn
Look
PainterlyHigh-contrastStylized genre
Structure
Single location
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Sexual contentGraphic violence
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