Review of Requiem for a Vampire (1972) by Jonny B — 22 Jul 2010
More moody visuals from the master of the Vampire film, Jean Rollin. As with many of his films this one is very erotic and dreamlike but it is often tediously slow. No need to worry about this being in French.
To say that there is limited dialogue in this film would be an understatement. You get at least 30 minutes in to the film before anyone strings a sentence together. Don't expect satisfying story either.
Just sit back and enjoy the visuals that are on offer. Chiefly that of two teenage virgins clamouring around the ruins of a Gothic castle dressed in nothing but knee socks. The biggest highlight of this film is Marie-Pierre Castel.
She is extremely beautiful and you get plenty of close-ups of her mesmerising eyes. Not the best Jean Rollin film I've ever seen. But I can at least say Requiem has one of the most unnecessary scenes I've ever seen from him.
This was when the Vampire changes into a bat and commits an act of bestiality. No need Jean.
This review of Requiem for a Vampire (1972) was written by Jonny B on 22 Jul 2010.
Requiem for a Vampire has generally received mixed reviews.
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