In this Swiss-Austrian collaboration, director and screenwriter, David Rühm, provides a fresh new look to the frequently over-expressed horror comedy vampire genre, crafting an original, well paced, energetic film with a witty, allegoric script and spot-on performances.
Set in 1930, the feature follows vampire Count Geza von Kozsnom (Tobias Moretti) seeking psychotherapy from the famed Dr. Sigmund Freud (Karl Fischer). The Count complains that he “lost the thirst for life”, that he is trapped in an “eternally long” relationship with his vain wife, Countess Elsa (Jeanette Hain), who nags him to the point of madness about her inability to see her image in the mirror, and that he yearns for his long deceased, bite at first sight girlfriend Nadila. Things change when Count Geza von Kozsnom notices on Dr. Freud's wall a portrait of Lucy (Cornelia Ivancan), the painter's girlfriend, in the spitting image of Nadila. The Count sets to hire the painter, mortal Viktor (Dominic Oley), to paint a portrait of Countess Elsa. Meanwhile, the Count attempts to charm and lure Lucy, whom he believes to be the re-incarnation of Nadila.
An accomplished photographer, director Rühm features great care and attention to detail in this visually homogeneous, gothic atmosphere with captivating production design, costumes, lighting and subtle special effects throughout.
This blood sucking feature is dealt with lots of humor and blood, a treat for genre fans, and an enjoyable cinematic experience for others.
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