1915 Les Vampires - Louis Feuillade

'Les Vampires' is a French crime film that played a great part in the development of 'he 'thriller' genre.

Two journalists investigate a criminal gang who call themselves 'the vampires'. The movie mixes realism with surrealism. There are secret passage ways, hints of danger and plot changes.

The main character 'Irma Vep' was played by Musidora who used to be an acrobat. She climes impressively on roofs and is best recognized by her iconic catsuit. 

The movie is split in 10 separate series with a total of 440 minutes. 

It's an important movie so don't let the duration scare you off. 

You get drawn into the story and time flies by. 

Trust me. 

Part one: 'The severed head'

Part two: 'The ring that kills'

Part three: 'The red code book'

Part four: 'The spectre'

Part five: 'Dead man's escape'

Part six: 'Hypnotic eyes'

Part seven: 'Satanas'

Part eight: 'The thunder master'

Part nine: 'The Poisoner'

Part ten: 'The terrible wedding'