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Vampyr (1932)

“The strange adventure of Allan Gray.”

7.3/10 · 606 votes 1h 14m nr FantasyHorrorMystery

#3 of 4 films from 1932 #278 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer · Written by Carl Theodor Dreyer, Christen Jul, Sheridan Le Fanu

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Overview

Allan Gray, a young man fascinated by the supernatural, goes to a small village where he feels a sinister force descending upon him. There, Allan meets an old man who asks him to protect his two daughters, for one of them has been bitten by a vampire.

Cast

Nicolas de Gunzburgas Allan Grey
Maurice Schutzas The Lord of the Manor
Rena Mandelas Giséle
Sybille Schmitzas Léone
Jan Hieronimkoas The Village Doctor
Henriette Gérardas The Old Woman from the Cemetery
Albert Brasas The Old Servant
N. Babaninias The Old Servant's Wife
Jane Moraas The Nurse
Georges Boidinas Limping Man

Facts

Release dateMay 6, 1932
Runtime74 min (1h 14m) — about the same as the 1932 average of 76 min
GenresFantasy, Horror, Mystery
Original titleVampyr - Der Traum des Allan Grey
LanguageDE
Box office$19
IMDbtt0023649

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Questions

How long is Vampyr?
Vampyr runs 74 minutes (1h 14m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Vampyr worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 606 votes, which places it #3 of 4 films released in 1932 in this index (top 50%) and #278 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Vampyr?
Vampyr was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928).
Who stars in Vampyr?
Nicolas de Gunzburg as Allan Grey; Maurice Schutz as The Lord of the Manor; Rena Mandel as Giséle; Sybille Schmitz as Léone; Jan Hieronimko as The Village Doctor; Henriette Gérard as The Old Woman from the Cemetery.
What is Vampyr rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Vampyr?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/83180.

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