The Vourdalak (2023)

"The Vourdalak" is a gothic horror tale rooted in old-world vampire folklore. It follows a nobleman stranded with a family harboring a monstrous curse. The film builds its dread through period atmosphere. It favors slow-burn menace over jump scares. Ariane Labed brings an unsettling edge to the cast. She fits right into the story's fever-dream tone. The site carries 2 scenes from the film. Both catch her in exposed, vulnerable territory. It's a tight archive, but a striking one. It stands out for anyone following Labed's turn toward darker, atmospheric genre work.