Who wants in on on some made-for-TV Yugoslavian creature feature fun? YOU! Hell yeah, lets dive into:
First and foremost, this adaptation of a Serbian folk story is both charming and shocking. Throughout most of the film you have a curious cast of characters who are just trying to rid their small village of a vampire infestation in the local mill.
Then we also have a young couple in love and the guardian of the young lady won't allow for a marriage.
Oh how will this mystery and murder spree turn out...?
I spent a significant amount of the film huffing and puffing about how the one and only woman portrayed in the film was treated. Here's this free spirit, running wild in the woods, barefoot and sun kissed. And all these dudes in town are talking about her as if she's their property. Her guardian in particular.
Have no fear, folks, her crush is going to "take her" if he doesn't receive a marriage blessing...
Oh ho ho. And then the ending happened and ... and I didn't see it coming...
In all, this is a real treasure of a film and a folk story. It's super cheeky, smart at the same time, and just a great film to sink your teeth into time for anyone interested in watching something a little different.
Pairs with copious amounts of wine, bread - anything with wheat - and best watched alone.
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