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The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris
“Every second exciting — every second thrilling — every episode sensational”
7.0 / 10• 1915• 7h 2m•NR• French
DramaThriller
Storyline
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.)
Cast & Crew
JA
Jean Aymé
The Great Vampire
Lead
Édouard Mathé
Philippe Guérande
Marcel Lévesque
Mazamette
Théodore Thalès
Examining Magistrate Hamel
RH
Rita Herlor
Mrs. Margaret Simpson
FS
Florense Simoni
Madame Guérande
Stacia Napierkowska
Marfa Koutiloff - The Dancer
Louis Leubas
Father Silence / Satanas
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Louis Feuillade's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
