Les deux orphelines vampires

Les deux orphelines vampires

Original poster
Directed by Jean Rollin
Written by Jean Rollin
Starring Alexandra Pic
Isabelle Teboul
Bernard Charnacé
Nathalie Perrey
Music by Philippe D'Aram
Cinematography Norbert Marfaing-Sintes
Edited by Nathalie Perrey
Distributed by Les Films ABC
Avia Films
Release dates
9 July 1997
Running time
103 minutes
Country France
Language French
Budget ₣3,000,000

Les deux orphelines vampires (The Two Orphan Vampires) is a 1997 French fantasy horror/drama film directed by Jean Rollin. The film was an adaptation of Rollin's novel of the same name. Rollin was primarily known for his vampire-themed works, but Les deux orphelines vampires was actually Rollin's first vampire film since 1979's Fascination.

Plot

Louise and Henriette are a pair of orphaned sisters, innocent and sightless. After sunset, though, they begin to see again and become vampires, too. The girls embark on a journey through the city of Paris to find victims and quench their thirst, otherwise they would die. Their only refuges are the cemeteries, where they find solitude and piece together the fragmented memories of their past lives.

Cast

Production

The film was shot on location in Paris and New York.[1] The same locations were used in Rollin's 1989 film Perdues dans New York (Lost in New York).[2]

Reception

The film has received mixed reviews. Online reviewer DVD Resurrections has said that the film is "fairly good if one is in the right mood", and gave the film 6.5 out of 10.[3] Online reviewer Digital Vampiric Discs has said, "You'll probably find it boring if you're not used to Rollin's style, and even if you are you'll probably have to be in the mood for this one". Götterdämmerung said that it is "an interesting little film that is a bit plodding in places and that requires some patience to decide", and that "nevertheless a rewarding viewing experience".[4]

References

  1. "Two Orphan Vampires (aka Les Deux Orphelines Vampires)". thedvdvampire.com. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  2. "Les deux orphelines vampires (1997): Two Orphan Vampires". elitisti.net. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  3. "Two Orphan Vampires". dvdresurrections.com. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  4. "Two Orphan Vampires (Deux orphelines vampires, Les, 1997)". gotterdammerung.org. 23 November 2005. Retrieved 29 October 2011.

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