Another Brit vamp flick arrives in Cannes ready to suck distributors dry (they hope).
Blurb: In the neon-soaked streets of London, Thomas, a jobless post-graduate concept artist, falls in love with Rhea, a mysterious woman who turns out to be a vampire. As their twisted romance unfolds, Thomas’s health deteriorates, and he spirals out of control.
The film stars Madalina Bellariu Ion from big European hit Dampyr (2022) as the mortuary maid. The British-based Romanian actress speaks five languages. The award-winning actress featured in the fun miniscule-budget Rock Band v Vampires (2018) and popped up in two episodes of Coronation Street which is full of the living dead - so she has a pedigree.
“Growing up in Transylvania, Romania, I’ve always dreamt of playing a vampire," Madaline said. "So, portraying Rhea was a perfect fit for me! The blend of fantasy horror and gritty realism in this film created an unforgettable experience that stayed with me long after filming ended. I hope the audience feels the same way after watching it. It’s a truly unique vampire film.”
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Director of Drained, Sean Cronin says, “Stylistically, the film is a mesmerizing blend of darkness and beauty. With a neon-noir aesthetic reminiscent of a night bus ride through London’s rain-soaked streets, we worked hard to capture the city’s underbelly, with a score and soundtrack that echoes the allure of ‘Drive’ with its synth ’80s sound, striking the perfect balance between atmospheric and engaging.”
Good luck selling that on the sun-soaked glamorous La Croisette!
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Blurb: In the neon-soaked streets of London, Thomas, a jobless post-graduate concept artist, falls in love with Rhea, a mysterious woman who turns out to be a vampire. As their twisted romance unfolds, Thomas’s health deteriorates, and he spirals out of control.
The film stars Madalina Bellariu Ion from big European hit Dampyr (2022) as the mortuary maid. The British-based Romanian actress speaks five languages. The award-winning actress featured in the fun miniscule-budget Rock Band v Vampires (2018) and popped up in two episodes of Coronation Street which is full of the living dead - so she has a pedigree.
“Growing up in Transylvania, Romania, I’ve always dreamt of playing a vampire," Madaline said. "So, portraying Rhea was a perfect fit for me! The blend of fantasy horror and gritty realism in this film created an unforgettable experience that stayed with me long after filming ended. I hope the audience feels the same way after watching it. It’s a truly unique vampire film.”
The immortal Rock Band v Vampires
Director of Drained, Sean Cronin says, “Stylistically, the film is a mesmerizing blend of darkness and beauty. With a neon-noir aesthetic reminiscent of a night bus ride through London’s rain-soaked streets, we worked hard to capture the city’s underbelly, with a score and soundtrack that echoes the allure of ‘Drive’ with its synth ’80s sound, striking the perfect balance between atmospheric and engaging.”
Good luck selling that on the sun-soaked glamorous La Croisette!
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