@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A camera crew unearths a thousand year old vampire from Mesopotamia. Years after his rise from the grave, the vampire becomes a famous horror film director and holds auditions for his up and coming film. Four young hopefuls are chosen and are invited to spend the night at the vampire's house. At dinner the vampire reveals his true nature to his guests and the real reason why they are there, to kill him before dawn, as he has grown bored with his existence.
Quick Stats
5.2
TMDB Rating
38
Votes
1h 32m
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Key Crew
DirectorLamberto Bava
WriterDardano Sacchetti
CinematographyGianfranco Transunto
ComposerSimon Boswell
EditorDaniele Alabiso
Production DesignMassimo Antonello Geleng
Produced by
ReteitaliaDania FilmDevon Film
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
George Hilton
Jurek
Patrizia Pellegrino
Rita
Riccardo Rossi
Gianni
Isabel Russinova
Valeria Milillo
Sasha
Yvonne Sciò
Monica
I
Igor Zalewsky
Ale
Stefano Sabelli
Matteo
Letizia Raco
Roberto Pedicini
Daniele Aldrovandi
