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The Vourdalak Reviews
Bloody brilliant 👏
Major Evil Dead energy but of course French so different themes and types of characters. The cheese factor is pretty high, but the Vourdelak character itself was strange and interesting. I believe it's a puppet.
Adrien Beau makes his directorial debut with this French horror drama, which he co-wrote with Hadrien Bouvier and stars in. It is based on Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy's 1839 gothic novella, "La Famille du Vourdalak". Beau says he got the idea for the film after he came across this novella, published four decades before Dracula. Adrrien Beau stars as Gorcha, with Vassili Schneider, Kacey Mottet Klein, Ariane Labed, and Claire Duburcq. The film is set in the 18th century, when a diplomatic envoy, Marquis Jacques-Antoine Saturnin d'Urfe, representing the King of France, knocks on a stranger's dwelling in the woods and tells him that some barbarians have stolen his baggage and horses. The man who does not open the door asks whether he was attacked by Turks, to which the envoy responds, "Turks, Greeks, or Moldavians, what difference does it make." The man directs the emissary to leave the tracks and go to the house of old Gorcha, who will provide him food and horses. When Marquis arrives in the woods, he encounters Gorcha's daughter Sdenka and son Piotr, who accompany him to the house, where their sister-in-law Anja and nephew Vlad also dwell. They are waiting for their eldest brother, Jegor, who has left to battle the Turks. Gorcha, on the other hand, is missing, and when Jegor inquires, his family informs him, much to his surprise, that he had gone to war in order to avoid being labeled a 'coward'. The film depicts an ominous woodland setting with a concrete building that resembles a small fortress, providing the impression of confinement. The performances by everyone are exciting and raise the film's grim tone. Marquis' portrayal is vulnerable and humorous, with a tinge of dread. A marvelous contribution to the vampire genre from France.
This gem has something rare for a vampire movie: original ideas. I watched an hour of the massive "Interview withe Vampire" series and was bored stiff.
This is without a doubt, one of the greatest whimsical style horror movies.
What an interminable load of crap! What movie did everybody see? How are both critic and audience reviews so positive? All this needed were balloons to go with the crying clown. Was this thing shot through a submarine porthole? This "movie" would be better suited on a theater stage than on celluloid. Nothing but pompous, art house classic French cinema. One star for the puppet though. Yes, a puppet was a main character. WTF? lol.
A very pleasant surprise. It has a quirkiness and creepiness that is very unique for such a low-key movie. Brilliant direction and the lead actor was spectacular, but the whole cast was great.
Great film! Very spooky!
Great! Very quirky but unique. It felt very different from your standard vampire film. The puppet is kinda silly but Worth a watch for sure.
I gave this film a try because I saw it on a "Best Movies of 2024" list. It had no business being there.
Well it is eerie and unsettling.a vampire flick with a different flair But it is also downright weird. The effects are ok. Still It is definitely worth watching. The creature resembles salem lot. It is not bad I have seen much worse but it can drag out so be aware of that.
Think "Hammer Film Productions" in French. I loved it!
Manage your expectations. It looks like a student film. The quality of the film stock is cheap (some call it retro, but it doesn't really serve an artistic purpose), the story and cinematography are not particularly well-crafted either. The one redeeming quality is the thematic/dramatic element of caring for a loved one so much that you can't resist embracing them, even when they have turned into a zombie.
Whoa, take it easy folks; it ain't that great. It's charming and quirky and the father's appearance is disturbing (puppet?CGI?both?) but that's about it. It's not worth a re-watch. I would have given it 3 stars had they made the character of Sdenka attractive to look at (maybe a different (sexier)actress too. Sdenka was ghastly to behold; no Frenchy would have been smitten by her.
The movie does a great job of invoking an older style of low budget filmmaking. I like the puppet but we probably see too much of it.
A great folk horror dark comedy with a pretty nasty surprise at the end. I loved it.
Different take on traditional vampires. The puppet was definitely unsettling. Worth a watch for sure.
A Haunting Thrill in The Vourdalak! Oh, The Vourdalak is a chilling delight, With whispers of shadows that dance in the night! Set in the countryside, remote and serene, Where secrets and terrors weave into the scene. The Marquis d'Urfé, noble and grand, Finds refuge in a manor that’s strange and unplanned. The family inside is peculiar and sly, As they wait for their father, with watchful, odd eyes. But hold on to your hats, for the twists are quite wild, As Gorcha returns, he’s no longer a child! What lurks in the darkness, what secrets unfold? A tale of suspense that’s both daring and bold. Adapted from tales that come long before Frank, This story dives deep into horror’s cold bank. With atmospheres heavy and tension so thick, Each moment will leave you just gasping—from fear or a kick! The visuals creep in with a style that enchants, Drawing you closer to forlorn, ghastly chants. You’ll feel every shiver, every jump at the sound, As the mysteries wrap you, all giddy and wound. The performances dazzle, with layers of fear, As the family’s behavior becomes crystal clear. With a mesmerizing plot that pulls you right in, You’ll ponder what’s real, and give in to the spin. So gather your friends for a night steeped in fright, For The Vourdalak will haunt you just right! With eerie enchantments and twists that excite, This film is a masterpiece in the pale moonlight. So if you seek thrills in a chilling embrace, Dive into the screams of this gothic place! In a world filled with nightmares that thrill and appall, The Vourdalak invites you to witness it all!