A recently released patient spirals into vampiric mayhem in this French psychotronic horror-comedy.
THE SADIST HAS RED TEETH
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
The Sadist Has Red Teeth is a 1971 French comedy-horror film directed by Jean-Louis van Belle about Daniel, a young man recently released from a hospital for vampirical obsessions, who begins transforming into a vampire and preying on women.
Programmer's Pick
Gleefully straddling the line between the macabre and the absurd, The Sadist Has Red Teeth brings together psychotronic energy and French irreverence. If you like your vampires hapless and your horror laced with comedic bite, Daniel’s bloodthirsty spiral delivers.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
This film serves up an eccentric blend of horror and comedy straight from 1970s France, with a uniquely surreal atmosphere.
Daniel's struggle with his vampiric tendencies provides a twist on the classic bloodsucker narrative, mixing psychological and supernatural elements.
The film doesn’t shy away from provocative content, featuring female nudity as part of its exploitation credentials.
Comedy and horror collide as Daniel’s doomed fate unfolds with both laughs and chills.
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Daniel's release from hospital
Daniel's vampiric transformation
Attacks on young women
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Questions from the Vault
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 Sadist Has Red Teeth 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? +
You can watch The Sadist Has Red Teeth on SassyFlix.
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