Thrill of the Vampires (Le Frisson des vampires)

Wed, Sep 22, 2010, 6:50, 9:15pm Directed by Jean Rollin With Sandra Julien, Jean-Marie Durand, Jacques Robiolles (1971) 95min “Visually a feast… Quite sexy.” —Time Out London Cult director's Rollin's psychedelic romp (which he called "for many my most accomplished film") fo... Read more

Wed, Sep 22, 2010, 6:50, 9:15pm

Directed by Jean Rollin
With Sandra Julien, Jean-Marie Durand, Jacques Robiolles

(1971) 95min

“Visually a feast… Quite sexy.” —Time Out London

Cult director’s Rollin’s psychedelic romp (which he called “for many my most accomplished film”) follows two newlyweds whose honeymoon takes them to an ancient castle populated by philosophy-spouting hippy vampires who set about spreading their concept of free love—and vampiric nature—to the frigid young bride. Rollin viciously deconstructs the exploitation mold with art-damaged stylistic excess—striking color filters, Gothic set design, ruminations on ennui, and a prog rock score by teenage band Acanthus. In French with English titles.

BAM Rose Cinemas
General Admission: $12
BAM Cinema Club members: $8