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I love NOSFERATU but everyone needs to go watch THE VOURDALAK

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The Vourdalak: A Nightmarish Gothic Tale [Review]

The Vourdalak compels and entrances the viewer with a nightmarish vision of a family and stranger wandering down a road of vampiric horror. The film, written by Adrien Beau (who also directed) and Hadrien Bouvier, stars Ariane Labed, Kacey Mottet-Klein, and Grégoire Colin. It has been released exclusively in US cinemas by Oscilloscope Laboratories. Being a unique horror story, this film isn't for every viewer but for many, this will be a welcomed addition to their list of favorites.

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Synopsis for The Vourdalak

When the Marquis d’Urfé, a noble emissary of the King of France, is attacked and abandoned in the remote countryside, he finds refuge in an eerie, isolated manor. The resident family, reluctant to take him in, exhibits strange behavior as they await the imminent return of their father, Gorcha. But what begins simply as strange quickly devolves into a full-fledged nightmare when Gorcha returns, seemingly no longer himself. The film was adapted from a novella that predates Bram Stoker’s Dracula by over half a century. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NIXWgBkJNU The Vourdalak is not only a film, but an experience, that stays with you forever. It hints toward the iconic storytelling of silent films such as Vampyr. The focus, angles, and distance from the faces of the characters evoke the tone of old horror. Right away, the film draws on a unique aesthetic with the eye soaking in the countryside's gorgeous and almost ethereal imagery. Wide shots of the landscape and the central home focused on in the film are spectacular.

The performances are incredible, with each actor bringing a captivating amount of depth and tension to their characters in every scene. Bringing forth the tense family dynamics amidst the mysterious return of the patriarch while welcoming in an aristocratic stranger was excellent. I won't spoil much, but the father's return is a captivating fever dream in the best way. The sickening duty to masculinity and patriarchal structure is so well examined in The Vourdalak. Through the lens of a gothic vampire tale, this film presents a story that will last through the ages of the horror genre.

The colors in this film have a light haze that ensures a dreamlike state for the viewer. The viewing experience is like being in a constant surreal nightmare mixed with the visuals displayed in the mind when reading a haunted story in classic literature. When in a comforting moment in the film, the tone splits with the deeply upsetting foley and sound work. The squelches and sounds emitted from all around Marquis (Mottet-Klein) during the film produce such a distinctive type of discomfort. These sounds work wonders along with the unsettling camera movements and eerie puppetry that follow you throughout The Vourdalak. This story is incredibly poignant while also maintaining a sense of spectacular dread woven throughout. While some moments or scenes may have taken me out of the story for a moment, I was able to find myself fully engrossed when it adjusted. This is certainly not a horror film for everyone, but that's what is so fun about the genre. The nod to classic horror and vampire lore was fantastic and the talent was one of a kind. I'm beyond excited for what is ahead for the cast, director, and crew of The Vourdalak.

'The Vourdalak' Review:

4.5/5

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The Vourdalak (2023) ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

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THE VOURDALAK | Official Trailer, Image & Poster

When the Marquis d’Urfé, a noble emissary of the King of France, is attacked and abandoned in the remote countryside, he finds refuge at an eerie, isolated manor. The resident family, reluctant to take him in, exhibits strange behavior as they await the imminent return of their father, Gorcha.

But what begins simply as strange quickly devolves into a full fledged nightmare when Gorcha returns, seemingly no longer himself...

Adapted from a novella that predates Bram Stoker’s Dracula by over half a century, THE VOURDALAK is an atmospheric, unexpected, sensorial experience that will leave you reeling and giddy in equal measure.

Directed by Adrien Beau with a script by Hadrien Bouvier and Adrien Beau based on La Famille du Vourdalak by Aleksei K. Tolstoy, THE VOURDALAK stars Kacey Mottet Klein, Ariane Labed, Gregoire Colin, and Vassili Schneider.

THE VOURDALAK, from Oscilloscope Laboratories, in theaters June 28th, 2024.

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First look at The Vourdalak

A new trailer has been released for The Vourdalak. No release date was specified.

When the Marquis d’Urfé, a noble emissary of the King of France, is attacked and abandoned in the remote countryside, he finds refuge at an eerie, isolated manor. The resident family, reluctant to take him in, exhibits strange behavior as they await the imminent return of their father, Gorcha. But what begins simply as strange quickly devolves into a full fledged nightmare when Gorcha returns, seemingly no longer himself...

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Flesh -[Because why not]

Send “Flesh” for my muse’s reaction to your muse pushing them up against a wall and biting their neck

  ‘Uh oh'  was pretty much Loki’s main thought as he was pushed backwards (perhaps with a little more force than was strictly necessary), the thought evident on his face as his eyes locked with the other’s for just a moment. In that moment, Loki had a vague thought to object - push her away - but didn’t have time to put the thought into action before she had leant forwards and sharp teeth were biting at his neck drawing a gasp from Loki.

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                              [ thevourdalak liked for a starter ]           Being a nomad, isolated from society gave Alistair a chance to see the world. Even if he rarely interacted with people it was still a wonderful thing to see the world that he lived in. Find new towns, or new wonders of the world. Even if they aren't new, the older ones were still great to see considering they were still standing after all these years.  Traveling along England's countryside made him feel like he was home. However, his past was anything but pleasant. Despite his family's wealth, but his father became power hungry and damned them all. Ending in a death one way or another. Even if returning back to the country he was born in, he tried his best to stay away from his family's former estate outside of London. The day seemed off, more so than what his normal visits would be. He turned to look over his shoulder and noticed a figure in the distance. Rather than saying anything he stood, watching in case the figure moved. 

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closed || a high price

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After three attempts, four bitten fingers and what was likely an unsafe amount of tranquilizers, Loki found himself reluctantly dragged out onto the stage of the auction, blinking into the harsh light. A rope ran around his wrists, tight enough to cut off circulation to his hands, and another ran from the metal collar around his neck as a makeshift leash which he was currently being jerked along by, paraded in front of the crowd.

The selling began, numbers being called and cards raised (although Loki could see no more that a silhouette as his eyes adjusted to the light). Loki could only stand in the middle of the stage, a man twice as big as he either side of him as a precaution, as his price grew higher until finally only one voice was left.

He didn't hear the final number but it seemed to go on far too long; he didn't exactly look particularly appealing; ripped clothes and crisscrossed scars and pumped full of drugs; but he couldn't object as he was taken to the side of the stage, clearing it for the next one to be sold as his new owner came towards him.