Summary
Strigoi is a 2009 British comedy horror film directed by Faye Jackson and starring Constantin Bărbulescu, Camelia Maxim, and Rudi Rosenfeld. Based on Romanian mythology, the film involves Romanian vampires, which are referred to as "strigoi".
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 Teaser poster | |
| Directed by | Faye Jackson |
| Written by | Faye Jackson |
| Produced by | Rey Muraru |
| Starring | Cătălin Paraschiv |
| Cinematography | Kathinka Minthe |
| Edited by | Faye Jackson |
Production company | St. Moritz Productions |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom[3] |
| Language | English |
Premise edit
After failing to establish himself abroad as a doctor, Vlad returns home to Romania, where he becomes convinced that his village is subject to vampire attacks.
Cast edit
- Constantin Bărbulescu as Constantin Tirescu
- Adrian Donea as Mara's Husband
- Zane Jarcu as Stefan (The Mayor)
- Vlad Jipa as Octav (The Policeman)
- Camelia Maxim as Mara Tomsa
- Cătălin Paraschiv as Vlad Cozma
- Dan Popa as Tudor (The Priest)
- Rudi Rosenfeld as Nicolae Cozma (Vlad's Grandfather)
Release edit
Strigoi debuted on 17 August 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival[1][2] and opened in other film festivals on the dates given below.
| Region | Release date | Festival |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 17 August 2009 | Toronto After Dark Film Festival[1][2] |
| United States | 20 September 2009 | Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival[4] |
| United States | 24 September 2009 | Idaho International Film Festival[5] |
| Canada | 28 September 2009 | Edmonton International Film Festival[6] |
| United States | 10 October 2009 | Eerie Horror Film Festival[7][8] |
| United States | 25 October 2009 | Austin Film Festival[9] |
| Australia | 30 October 2009 | Fantastic Planet Film Festival[10][11] |
| South Africa | 1 November 2009 | South African Horrorfest[12] |
| Greece | 5 March 2010 | International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival[13] |
| Switzerland | 5 July 2010 | Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival[14] |
| United States | 14 July 2010 | Another Hole in the Head[15][16][17] |
Reception edit
Dennis Harvey of Variety called it "often drolly funny if a tad long-winded ... a witty and unpredictable upending of genre tropes".[18] Bloody Disgusting rated it 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "While the overall relaxed tone sometimes slows the pace, satire and dramatic moments fill any voids."[19] Kurt Halfyard of Twitch Film, in comparing it to contemporary vampire films, wrote that it is more akin to an art-house film that eschews shallow exploitation in favor of occasionally gory metaphor about Romania's history.[20]
Accolades edit
Strigoi earned various awards in categories ranging from recognition of the film itself to its screenplay, direction and editing, to the performance of the lead actors.
| Year | Festival | Award | Recipients |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival | Best European Feature Film (Silver Méliès)[21] | Faye Jackson |
| 2009 | Fantastic Planet Film Festival | Best Director[22] | Faye Jackson |
| 2009 | Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival | Best Feature[23] | Faye Jackson |
| 2009 | South African HORRORFEST | Best Picture[12] | Faye Jackson |
| 2009 | Toronto After Dark Film Festival | Best Independent Feature Film (Gold Vision Award)[24] | Faye Jackson |
References edit
- ^ a b c "2009 Program : STRIGOI". Toronto After Dark Film Festival. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ^ a b c "2009 Program : FESTIVAL SCHEDULE". Toronto After Dark Film Festival. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ^ "Strigoi (2010)". British Film Institute. Retrieved 1 February 2016.[dead link]
- ^ "SCHEDULE". Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "Idaho Film Festival 2009 : STRIGOI". Idaho International Film Festival. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "23RD EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM GUIDE". Edmonton International Film Festival Society. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "Eerie Horror Film Festival 2009 : Strigoi". Eerie Horror Film Festival. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "Eerie Horror Film Festival 2009 : Festival Calendar". Eerie Horror Film Festival. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "Austin Film Festival 2009 : Schedule". Festival Genius. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "A FANTASTIC OVERVIEW". Fantastic Planet Film Festival. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "Fri, Oct 30, 9:00pm - Dendy Newtown - STRIGOI". Fantastic Planet Film Festival. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ a b "2009 SOUTH AFRICAN HORRORFEST". The Shadow Realm. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "SCREENING SCHEDULE" (PDF). International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival of Athens. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "STRIGOI". Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "Strigoi". SF Indiefest. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "Another Hole in the Head 2010 - Calendar". SF Indiefest. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "ANOTHER HOLE IN THE HEAD 2010 FILM SCHEDULE" (PDF). SF Indiefest. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (18 July 2010). "Review: 'Strigoi'". Variety. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ "Strigoi (V)". Bloody Disgusting. 16 August 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ Halfyard, Kurt (18 August 2009). "TADFF 09: STRIGOI Review". Twitch Film. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ "AWARDS 2010". Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "2009 Festival Award Winners". Fantastic Planet Film Festival. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "2009 AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED". Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "Toronto After Dark Film Festival - Award Winners 2009". Toronto After Dark Film Festival. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
External links edit
- Strigoi at IMDb
- Strigoi at Rotten Tomatoes
