Les Vampires was an incredibly successful French film series that tells the story of a criminal organization known as the Vampires. This 10- part film series was produced between 1915-1916 and is often considered one of the first modern crime series. The series follows the adventures of the gang of criminals known as Vampires and their enemies, including newspaper reporter Philippe Guerande, as gang's enemies attempt to expose their nefarious activities.
The series was widely praised for its innovation and technical achievements, showcasing camera tricks and stunts that were rarely seen in 1915. While some of the technical achievements may be dated to modern audiences, the series still holds up some of the time and has been cited as an influence on later works such as Mission Impossible and Ocean's Eleven. Be prepared for long slower sections though.
Ultimately, Les Vampires is an interesting piece of film history and its influence on later works cannot be understated. It's a must-watch for anyone who is interested in the history of cinema or classic thrillers, but not for entertainment, or those who don't have 8 hours available.
It is considered a must see film on the 1001 movies to see before you die.
The series was widely praised for its innovation and technical achievements, showcasing camera tricks and stunts that were rarely seen in 1915. While some of the technical achievements may be dated to modern audiences, the series still holds up some of the time and has been cited as an influence on later works such as Mission Impossible and Ocean's Eleven. Be prepared for long slower sections though.
Ultimately, Les Vampires is an interesting piece of film history and its influence on later works cannot be understated. It's a must-watch for anyone who is interested in the history of cinema or classic thrillers, but not for entertainment, or those who don't have 8 hours available.
It is considered a must see film on the 1001 movies to see before you die.