

The Vampire
After a look at some strange creatures, the narrator and camera take us to the Chaco forest, on the borders of Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil, where a vampire bat lives, desmodus rotondus, attacking wildlife and domesticated creatures, killing small ones by draining all their blood and killing large ones by leaving a parasite in their bloodstream. Four inches long, with a 12-inch wingspread, we see it walk, approach a victim, pull out a patch of fur large enough for it to engage its teeth, then lap six or seven ounces of blood. Its saliva may be an anesthetic keeping its victims from waking. A stub nose and harelip contribute to its efficiency and its hideous look.
TMDB
6.5/10
41 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- French
- short film
Top billed cast
Where to watch
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Release dates
FranceFR
- Theatrical31 Dec 1945
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Vampire released?
- The Vampire was released on 31 December 1945.
- Where can I watch The Vampire online?
- The Vampire is available on Criterion Channel in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Vampire?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Vampire is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Vampire?
- The Vampire holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 41 votes.
- Who directed The Vampire?
- The Vampire (1945) was directed by Jean Painlevé.
- How long is The Vampire?
- The Vampire runs for 9m.












