I Vampiri (Blu-ray)

I VampiriNormalGenre: World CinemaLabel: Radiance FilmsDescription: A mad scientist captures young women in Paris and drains them of their blood in service of an evil Duchess. Also known as Lust of the Vampire Riccardo Freda's I Vampiri mixes the Bathory and Frankenstein stories to create its gothic tale Italy's first horror film. Made as a challenge by Freda at breakneck speed cinematographer Mario Bava would complete direction and post-production of the film adding his signature in the process. With its baroque imagery and stunning visuals I Vampiri forged the path for Italian horror and remains a landmark of Italian cinema history.