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Another Jean Rollin vampire flick. The formula for these seems to be; paper-thin plot, beautiful cinematography, and lots of gratuitous, female nudity. The cast are pretty poor (one of the girls does bear a resemblance to Sharon Tate, whilst one of the guys is a dead ringer for Tate's husband Roman Polanski, who appeared with her in his Dance of the Vampires (aka The Fearless Vampire Killers) four years earlier). The music, by French group Acanthus (who also recorded under the name Unity (22); other than that I can't find anything on them) has a prog rock feel; it's okay, but it jars with the heavily gothic imagery. On top of that, this was pretty poorly dubbed into English; I'd sooner have had subtitles. There are some spectacular visuals - especially in and around a chateau and a graveyard - but that's it. Nice to look at, but not a lot else. 5/10.

Jean Rollin's early films are an acquired taste with their accent on mood and atmosphere over linear plot structure. This film is the best of his early output, right up there with LES RAISINS DE LA MORT. It's got a prog-rock music score, long-haired hippie vampires, old cemeteries and castles lit in bright shades of red, blue and green. Rollin's first feature was like a pretentious student film. His second feature added a little science fiction to the vampire mythos. But it's here that all the ingredients came together in just the right way. I still find myself falling asleep during the nonsensical dialog scenes or long takes but am always riveted back to the screen by the next striking scene to come.

Unforgettable Rollin extravaganza, daring to go for effects other directors would dismiss as cheesy, and pulling them off. On one level, it seems pure exploitation, with its somnolent virgins and lesbian vampires; but it is the prospective male viewer that the film targets - his representative on screen is reduced to an impotent observer, finally breaking down into helpless madness. Rollin's style is as delirious as ever, fantastic French Gothic sets, seeping red filter, dreamlike pace, bewilderingly inventive soundtrack, resonant set-pieces and unmissably pretentious dialogue. It's easier to follow than THE RAPE OF THE VAMPIRE.

"Les Frissons des Vampires" can't be considered, in the strict sense, a horror film, because there are no suspense and/or scares waiting for the viewer. What the film has to offer is atmosphere, plenty of atmosphere. The plot is thin: a couple arrives in a castle, in order to pay the fiancée's two cousins, a visit (they were once brave vampire hunters, but one night they fell in battle, and became afterwards enthusiastic vampires). These cousins, together with their team (two beautiful servant maids and a solemn vampire girl that emerges out of the most unexpected places), prowl around the innocent guests. This stuff could lead to a really suspenseful film, but I guess that was not Jean Rollin's intention.

The lighting effects create beautiful night colors. Every new night, bathed in a different color - the castle - a visual leitmotif. The conversations are frequently literary (especially the two philosopher vampire cousins) and a self-parody - not to be taken seriously. Delicate camera movements, strange angle shots, various colored lights flooding landscape, castle and graveyard.... the idyllic prog rock of Acanthus..... the fog grows and spreads in wonderland.

We should relearn to watch films. "Les Frissons des Vampires" is slow-paced - maybe if you just relax and don't hang too much on the story, you may experience the film - enjoy its gorgeous colors effects, its poetic-humoristic dialogues (spoken in French, a very sweet language) and its bizarre atmosphere.

Welcome to the fantasy world of Jean Rollin. Give free reins to your senses and imagination. Dive in.

This is only my second Jean Rollin vampire flick (the other being Lips of Blood), but I'm already starting to think that if you've seen one, you've seen them all. Like Lips of Blood, The Shiver of the Vampires is slow, surreal, and often plain bizarre, with an old graveyard, a creepy castle, harsh coloured lighting, lots of nudity and lesbianism, skulls, stylised camerawork, women in billowing chiffon, and a finalé on a beach. Not that I'm complaining... I might not be the biggest fan of artsy-fartsy '70s Euro-horror, but there's still enough here to hold my attention for the duration, not least the very welcome sight of hottie Sandra Julien in the altogether.

Sexy Sandy plays newlywed bride Isle, who travels with her husband Antoine (Jean-Marie Durand) to an old castle, the home of Isle's cousins. When they arrive, the couple are informed that the cousins have recently died, but they decide to stay anyway. Antoine is naturally keen to consummate the marriage, but Isle tells him that she wants to sleep alone (which would set alarm bells ringing for most newly married men); however, Antoine agrees, but leaving his wife on her lonesome proves to be a bad decision, for she is at the mercy of seductive vampiress Isolde (Dominique), who has already turned her cousins into blood slurpers (who amusingly look like a pair of old queens).

Rollin's film suffers somewhat from an air of cheapness and a little too much purple velour, and the blood looks suspiciously like red emulsion, but with all the female nudity and a few completely insane moments (Isolde's entrance from a grandfather clock; Antoine attacked by books; death by spiky nipples), The Shiver of the Vampires is worth a watch if you're in the mood for something erotic, esoteric, and offbeat.

Because I've always been a fan of vampire stories and I like to experiment with different genres, I bought three Jean Rollin films. Even though this is - in my opinion - the best out of the three, I really don't get their appeal.

For an erotic/porn film, the nudity is too scarce and tame. For a horror/scare film, there is too little suspense. For a drama, there is too little dramatic development. etc. Add this to the lack of a decent story line or decent acting and you really start wondering what the hell some of these reviewers are so excited about...

They say Rollin is all about atmosphere, but I wonder what atmosphere they're talking about. I guess they're just talking about seeing naked women in a Gothic surrounding. If that's the case, they better find themselves a girlfriend/wife who's into the whole Gothic thing (like I did). It's far more worth it ;-)

If you are a fan of the "Twilight" series of supposed vampire films, you will want to stay away from this. Or, maybe you will want to see what a real vampire film is all about.

This is good work from Jean Rollin. It is a mixture of horror and art with some great surrealism thrown in. The long haired hippies add a nice contract to the Gothic settings. It may be Gothic, but it is painted with rich color and the rock music really applies.

It is non linear, which tends to upset some folks, ad it doesn't make sense inn some parts, but the link between vampirism and sex is well defined.

People pop out of the strangest places, and there is enough nudity to satisfy the most jaded.

You do have to feel for poor Antoine (Jean-Marie Durand). After all, he just gets married to Isa (Sandra Julien) and along comes a hot vampiress to steal her away.

I guess the infamous Jean Rolin has made way crazier movies. Movies that were more shocking. Still if you watch this, do not expect this to be without any bite (yes you'll get at least one pun with my reviews - I don't even charge for them).

For a 50 year old movie it is decently made. There is a lot of nudity and a fair amount of blood. That being said, do not expect this to be anything ultra in any direction. Blood and other things do look quite fake (though since this was the 70s, I assume there was no body enhancement with the females ... or males for that matter). Story is pretty simple, the french audio track is ok - not that I understood any of what they were saying (subtitles are a great gift).

Predictable sleaze, for fans of the "genre" or Rolling maybe worth a look ... otherwise this feels even more drained than it was back then (a pun a day ...)

If you watched this movie expecting what a 1970s movie about vampires should be, then you probably liked it. The story simple yet effective. The music conjured up Black Sabbath and Deep Purple riffs....repetitive but effective. The camera angels and techniques were simple yet effective. And how could I not mention the gratuitous nudity....plentiful and EFFECTIVE! If your looking for a vampire movie from the early 70's you will not be disappointed. This film is a solid 7!

Dreamy European vampire art-film with a modern-day setting, but all the trappings of a more traditional period horror. Throw in a psychedelic pop score and various hippy motifs and the result is an awkward hybrid of themes and ideas.

'Le Frissons des Vampires' is basically a slow series of impressive images set to music, with limited dialogue and a disjointed narrative. The characters and performances are wooden but functional, although this is probably a deliberate method of enhancing the surreal aspects more. The allusions to vampire eroticism, with semi-clad females and implied lesbianism, are not unwelcome but the results are singularly uninteresting with little to excite the viewer.

The storyline - pair of newlyweds stop off at a Castle inhabited by vampires - meanders dreamily (drearily) along, with no points of interest to break up the monotony. Despite some individual images which are stunning - the female vampire emerging from the grandfather clock - it's difficult to find much to recommend here. I'm not sure how much of the film's strength was lost to the poor dubbing, but even so I can't help feeling that 'Lust for a Vampire' (1971), despite its lack of artistic merit is better entertainment.

For all its striking visuals, Rollin's film falls down on too many basic levels and as naked lesbian vampire films go, it's simply dull to watch.

Perhaps it's a matter of personal taste, or the lack thereof; I love Jean Rollin movies, and this Rollin film in particular I've seen several times. Of all the European erotic horror of the sixties and seventies, Rollin's movies most effectively maintain a certain morbid psychedelic vibe, a genuinely Gothic atmosphere, which most of his peers' work only captures fitfully, at best. "Shiver of the Vampires" was the movie that firmly established my fondness for this entire genre; and if it sounds interesting to you, do yourself a favor and seek it out, especially the Redemption DVD, which is gorgeously mastered from (according to the liner notes) the director's own print.

It seems axiomatic that the more cruddy a movie is, the more variant titles it will collect along its merry way, and this pretentious, self-conscious mix of "horror" and "sex" is tedious, dreary and almost embarrassing in its desperate attempt to appear "meaningful". With hammy acting and posturing substituting for emotional expression, what little plot development there is, gets padded by longeurs which, whilst evidently intended to convey some kind of "significance", merely provoke a yawn and a glance at the clock. What this film seemed to be aiming for, and so miserably failed to achieve, was so much more successfully captured in DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS, so, give this one a miss, and fast-forward to that title instead if you want a vampiric theme pregnant with dark sensuality and sexual energy.

This is one of those films that is entirely plotless, but it doesn't matter. There's bucketfulls of atmosphere and the acting is pretty good. The directing is excellent. It's got one hell of a lot of nude women in, but they're presented in an arty sort of way rather than simple pornography. I reckon it must have had a budget of about 20 francs, though, but this gives it a kind of loveable quality.

I watched this on Tubi. Free w/ ads.

I went to Tubi to watch a third 7th Street Productions film, but found a 1971 Vampire film I haven't heard of before.

This is director/writer Jean Rollin's third film/third vampire film.

This is in French w/ English subtitles.

This starts with some nonsensical dude vampires staking themselves in front of a couple of young looking girls, probably vampires. Then there's some boring traveling stuff with a pair of newlyweds.

At the 20 minute mark thinks start getting naked, and therefore way more interesting.

The story is about some vampires turning the bride into a vampire slowly over the course of the movie, and dude having issues with that.

It's okay. The ample nudity covers a lot of sins in the story.

Five beautiful and often nude women, two French faggs and one normal guy! Vampires, bad music, lots of blood and no plot...what more could you ask for? French with English sub titles. For 1971, it is understandable and you will be bored but it does get rather interesting at about twenty minutes in and the rustic French chateau is appealing...as are les femmes! I don't want to get into the story, as there is not much to it...two newlyweds visit their cousin's country chatteau to find out they are dead, but not really as they are now vampires and...ugh need I go on? Le Frisson Des Vampires...enjoy!

One of Jean Rollin's earlier films but is still certainly as well and getting his way of the camera it better controlled than some. Here there is also decent music and fantastic gothic castle with floodlights and the great looks at the cemetery also with blood-red lights. No problem at all with the lovely girls, who don't really wear many clothes and they are exactly the way to have candelabras that look authentic as does the lighting in the inside of the castle and even in the cemetery. There is a simple story which means there is a couple who have just got married and visit their cousins and many of some vampires. It ends at a great beach scene when the sun rises over the horizon which is how he often seems to end his films.

Leave it to the French to make an artsy-fartsy vampire flick. A heavy emphasis on atmosphere, decor and sex while devoid of any substance. Pretentious acting, weak direction and a mediocre script. On the plus side, the score is kinda groovy and the naked babes (it's a French film, after all) make it easier on the eyes, though not enough to recommend.

The Shiver of the Vampires (1971) is a French film 🇫🇷 currently available on Tubi. The storyline follows a couple who stop for the night at the wrong castle, unaware that it's home to a vampire cult looking for the final ingredient for their next ritual.

This film is directed by Jean Rollin (The Night of the Hunted) and stars Sandra Julien (House of the Cruel Dolls), Marie-Pierre Castel (The Nude Vampire), Jean-Marie Durand (Love and Death), and Michel Delahaye (Let's Make a Dirty Movie).

Clearly aiming to rival Hammer films, this French horror gem features atmospheric backdrops, an eerie castle, and excellent use of smoke machines, props, and costumes. The women are stunning, and the film delivers with plenty of full nudity, ritualistic ceremonies, and blood-drinking scenes. While the kills involve the standard two puncture marks and bright red paint blood of the era, the film's soundtrack, horror sound effects, and lighting techniques evoke classic old-school horror vibes.

In conclusion, The Shiver of the Vampires is a fantastic addition to the genre, skillfully blending the sensuality of 1970s horror with the traditional aesthetics of the time. I'd rate it a 7/10 and recommend it to fans of vintage horror.

The finer points of The Shiver of the Vampires are largely taken from the Carmilla novel by Sharidan Le Fanu, written in 1872 and published years prior to Bram Stokers Dracula. Carmilla is less preachy than Stokers Protestant Evangelical teen scream YA novel (seriously, going back and reading Dracula as an adult is almost a comical experience - it is so prissy in tone, religiously fundamentalist in content, and immature in writing style that one marvels it is considered a literary classic at all). Carmilla, on the other hand, is subtle in narrative and depicts what can only be called lesbian vampirism.

A reoccuring theme in Jean Rollin films is the queering of its characters. Here, there appears to be a lesbian couple of servants, a Carmilla-esque lesbian lead vampire reminiscent of the original novel, and a pair of flaming bisexual aristocrats that I can only describe as sexually confused and perverse in their assault on women (including their own cousin) and appearance to be a romantic gay male couple in every other respect.

Shudder is featuring numerous films by Jean Rollin in observation of Pride month, and I personally do not like this one as much. The loud hippie guitar rock imposed over 18th or 19th century Gothic settings is a bit irritating, and the plot is ho hum. A pair of erstwhile vampire hunters are reduced to vampirism after a surprise attack, and they spend the entire flick trying to justify their obviously predatory, evil situation with bad faith philosophical arguments. The only decent argument put forth is how human sacrifice was a common thread of many diverse, global pagan religions in Pre-Christianity.

I actually got this movie as a mistake. I ordered something completely different from Amazon and the 3rd party sent me "Labios De Sangre" which was a Spanish dubbed version of "Le Frisson Des Vampires". How they got them confused is beyond me. Well since I already got a refund and I read some of the reviews about the seller sending wrong tapes, I figured I'd watch it. I love the music and the cinematography. I threw it in when I was going to bed so I did fall asleep but I was very interested. So I watched it again the next day. Since there's a lot of visuals and not really a whole lot of dialogue(mine being in Spanish) I didn't mind... I ignored it and followed the story visually. It was easy to figure out that they were Lesbian Vampires and the must en-trance the victim into getting naked and then dramatically chomping down on her neck as they immediately go limp and fall down with their legs together(dammit!)Nice! Trippy, Groovy Music. Subservient naked chicks...... it's Awesome.

"Isa" (Sandra Julien) and her new husband "Antoine" (Jean-Marie Durand) make that terrible mistake of spending a night of their honeymoon in an old castle. Welcomed with open arms, they soon become aware that they, themselves, may be on the menu for supper as their hosts turn out to be pretty hungry, if somewhat pseudo-intellectual, vampires! Yep, we have seen the plot played out dozens of times before - the only extra thing this brings is a few less clothes on the vampires. Otherwise, it is pretty much devoid of story though it does have a certain production style about it. The use of the light and colour is quite effective - especially in the graveyard, but there is no getting away from the fact that this is very, very slow - with precious little actually going on. The acting is pretty shocking and it is not remotely scary; for that matter not remotely sexy either - it's sort of seedy with plenty of ketchup. Don't hang on the dialogue - in French or subtitled, it brings nothing to it either. This hammy effort is either a feast or famine for your visual senses, depending on your point of view. I probably erred on the latter. That said, I didn't hate it, it does have a certain eeriness to it, but I think perhaps it was just a bit too much of it's time for me - and that certainly isn't 2022.

A young honeymooning couple stop for the night at an ancient castle. Unbeknownst to them, the castle is home to a horde of vampires, who have their own plans for the couple.

This is the sixth Jean Rollin film I have seen in the past week, and the fifth one to feature nude vampire women. Not sure what is up with Rollin: he needs nude women, vampires, castles and a sea side with a fence (or dilapidated pier) in all his films...

I think this one was probably the best of those I have seen. The rocking music, the actual attempt to have a back story for the vampires... it was like he decided that a plot would be nice, besides just the sex and stripped women. Good call, Jean.