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A French psychotronic oddity where vampirical obsessions get a blood-red punchline.

THE SADIST HAS RED TEETH

1971 · 01:15:00 · NR · Comedy / Horror · IMDB TMDB

Young Daniel — despite being treated for vampirical tendencies — is soon showing all the classic symptoms, including a thirst for the blood of young women.

Quick Answer
What is The Sadist Has Red Teeth about?

The Sadist Has Red Teeth is a 1971 French comedy-horror film directed by Jean-Louis van Belle about a young man named Daniel whose vampirical obsessions spiral out of control after leaving the hospital.

Key Facts
Director
Jean-Louis van Belle
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 15m
Country
France
Language
French
Genres
Comedy, Horror
Also Known As
Dents rouges, The Sadist Has Red Teeth, Original title: Le sadique aux dents rouges

The SassyFlix Take

Jean-Louis van Belle serves up a surreal French genre mashup, dripping with psychotronic flair and a decidedly unorthodox take on the vampire myth. Daniel’s doomed journey from patient to predator is a cult detour for fans of the weird and the wicked.
From the Vault

From the vault: proof that French vampires can be both absurd and deadly serious—sometimes in the same scene.

Why Cult

Psychotronic French Flavor

This film is tagged as a 'Psychotronic Film', promising a blend of unconventional horror and offbeat comedy unique to early '70s France.

Vampire-Comedy Collision

Daniel's relapse into bloodlust injects the classic vampire tale with deadpan humor and unexpected situations.

Female Nudity

The film features female nudity, adding a provocative edge to its horror-comedy mix.

Short, Sharp Runtime

At just 75 minutes, this French oddity delivers its bizarre bite without overstaying its welcome.

About This Film

Daniel gets out of the hospital where he has been cured for "vampirical obsessions". But his life takes a weird turn as he transforms into a vampire and starts to kill women. Despite his young fiancee's support, Daniel's fate is definitely doomed...

Film Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sadist Has Red Teeth about? +

The Sadist Has Red Teeth follows Daniel, recently released from a hospital for his vampirical obsessions, as he begins transforming into a vampire and preying on women, despite support from his young fiancée.

When was The Sadist Has Red Teeth released? +

The Sadist Has Red Teeth was released in 1971.

Who directed The Sadist Has Red Teeth? +

The Sadist Has Red Teeth was directed by Jean-Louis van Belle.

How long is The Sadist Has Red Teeth? +

The film has a runtime of 75 minutes.

What genre is The Sadist Has Red Teeth? +

The Sadist Has Red Teeth is a comedy-horror film.

Where can I watch The Sadist Has Red Teeth? +

The Sadist Has Red Teeth is available to watch on SassyFlix.