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The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris
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The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris

1915 · 422 min Drama Thriller
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Paris is prey to an invisible terror against which the police can do nothing: a sinister organization that sows chaos and death. The intrepid journalist Philippe Guérande and his partner embark on a long crusade to put an end to the crimes of the Great Vampire and Irma Vep, his dangerous accomplice. (A ten episode movie serial.)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Louis Feuillade

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Jean Aymé

Jean Aymé

The Great Vampire

Édouard Mathé

Édouard Mathé

Philippe Guérande

Marcel Lévesque

Marcel Lévesque

Mazamette

Théodore Thalès

Théodore Thalès

Examining Magistrate Hamel

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Rita Herlor

Mrs. Margaret Simpson

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Florense Simoni

Madame Guérande

Stacia Napierkowska

Stacia Napierkowska

Marfa Koutiloff - The Dancer

Louis Leubas

Louis Leubas

Father Silence / Satanas

Musidora

Musidora

Irma Vep

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Fernand Herrmann

Juan José Moréno

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