Dir. Ariane Louise-Seize


⭐️⭐️1/2

The story follows Sasha, a vampire who doesn’t want to feed on people but finds a solution when she meets Paul, a teenager with suicidal tendencies.

It sits between comedy, horror, and coming-of-age genres. Not quite hitting the mark in any of them, the final product is bland. While it does have an original premise for a vampire movie, the slightly pretentious title spoils it before even pressing play.

The main issue is the lack of real stakes. While Sasha might die of hunger if she doesn’t feed, it isn’t given enough importance to create tangible tension. This could be fine, but the film has minimal dialogue and doesn’t offer anything interesting emotionally in return. As a result, the story becomes stale.

However, it does have a beautiful use of color and lighting, accompanied by an equally captivating synthy soundtrack by Pilou. There are also some memorable moments, like the record player scene or the “Drácula Yé-Yé” needle drop in the final part. The sound design is the standout for me: crisp, immersive, and surprising. Sara Montpetit, who plays Sasha, gives a subtle yet noteworthy performance.

Overall, this picture gives the impression of a short film that was stretched into a feature. There were gleams of iconicity, but Louise-Seize chose to play it safe. Too much so. If only it had been pushed further – perhaps by leaning more into camp or providing a tighter emotional framework. While it is undoubtedly charming, unique and brings some lighthearted comfort, I just expected – and wanted- more.