The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris

The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris

Every second exciting — every second thrilling — every episode sensational

Directed by Louis Feuillade

Produced by Gaumont

1915422 min7.0 / 10

A serialized silent-film thriller about a dogged journalist battling an invisible criminal conspiracy, built on mounting suspense and the visual spectacle of early cinema.

Paris is prey to an invisible terror against which the police can do nothing: a sinister organization that sows chaos and death. The intrepid journalist Philippe Guérande and his partner embark on a long crusade to put an end to the crimes of the Great Vampire and Irma Vep, his dangerous accomplice. (A ten episode movie serial.)

Questions people ask

  • Is The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Does The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

72/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity68

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise80

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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