Today marks the unveiling of the eagerly anticipated poster and trailer for THE VOURDALAK, a film that redefines the gothic horror genre. Adapted from a novella that set the stage for modern horror narratives, long before Bram Stoker’s iconic Dracula, this film offers a unique, atmospheric journey into terror.
THE VOURDALAK brings to life the harrowing tale of the Marquis d’Urfé, a nobleman serving the King of France. After a brutal attack leaves him stranded in the remote countryside, he seeks refuge in a secluded, mysterious manor. The family residing there is hesitant to welcome him, hinting at their peculiar anxieties about the anticipated return of their patriarch, Gorcha. The atmosphere thickens with dread as Gorcha’s arrival transforms the family’s fear into a nightmare.
The film’s premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival during the International Critics’ Week garnered critical acclaim, followed by a successful circuit through numerous European film festivals. Its debut in France solidified its position as a seminal piece in contemporary horror cinema.
