Vampir is the directorial feature debut and recently released folk horror film by Branko Tomovic, who is the subject of our latest Q&a, answering questions about his inspirations, filming in Serbia, and his transformation into one of the undead!
I've read that the film is inspired by real life vampire cases in Serbia. Can you talk about the research you did into these cases and how they inspired you? What was the most surprising story or fact you encountered during your research?
Yes, Vampir was inspired by the real vampire cases that occurred in Serbia in the early 1700’s. Most people always think of Romania or Transylvania when they hear the word vampire because of Bram Stoker’s novel, but the origin was actually in Serbia, it was medically documented by Austrian doctors back then. I spent my summers as a kid in that part of rural Serbia where my family is originally from.
I've read that the film is inspired by real life vampire cases in Serbia. Can you talk about the research you did into these cases and how they inspired you? What was the most surprising story or fact you encountered during your research?
Yes, Vampir was inspired by the real vampire cases that occurred in Serbia in the early 1700’s. Most people always think of Romania or Transylvania when they hear the word vampire because of Bram Stoker’s novel, but the origin was actually in Serbia, it was medically documented by Austrian doctors back then. I spent my summers as a kid in that part of rural Serbia where my family is originally from.
- 5/18/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Alarm Pictures acquires Sitges folk horror Vampir by Branko Tomovic for U.S.-UK Alarm Pictures has acquired U.S. and UK rights to Branko Tomovic’s folk horror Vampir, which world-premiered at Sitges International Film Festival, followed by Trieste Science+Fiction, Raindance and Festival of Serbian Fantastic Film in the run up to the European Film Market. Vampir is the directorial feature debut …
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- 2/15/2022
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Branko Tomovic’s European arthouse horror film Vampir has been acquired by Alarm Pictures for a release in the US and UK, reports ScreenDaily. The deal was negotiated by Paris-based sales agent Reel Suspects. “Our film is inspired by the real vampire cases that occurred in Serbia in the early 1700s,” says Tomovic. “Those were the origin of […]
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- 2/14/2022
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Branko Tomovic’s debut premiered at Sitges.
UK-based Alarm Pictures has acquired US and UK rights to Serbian-German actor Branko Tomovic’s debut, folk horror Vampir, from Paris-based sales agent Reel Pictures.
The Sitges premiere follows a man who moves from London to look after a cemetery in a small remote village in Serbia, where he starts to have nightmarish visions and is visited by a mysterious older woman. It’s shot primarily in English, with some Serbian dialogue. Gorica Regodic, Joakim Tasic and Eva Ras star.
Jean-Louis Alexandre at UK’s Red Marked Films produces, with co-producers Milos Z.
UK-based Alarm Pictures has acquired US and UK rights to Serbian-German actor Branko Tomovic’s debut, folk horror Vampir, from Paris-based sales agent Reel Pictures.
The Sitges premiere follows a man who moves from London to look after a cemetery in a small remote village in Serbia, where he starts to have nightmarish visions and is visited by a mysterious older woman. It’s shot primarily in English, with some Serbian dialogue. Gorica Regodic, Joakim Tasic and Eva Ras star.
Jean-Louis Alexandre at UK’s Red Marked Films produces, with co-producers Milos Z.
- 2/13/2022
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Ready to get creeped out? European arthouse horror Vampir has debuted a fresh new trailer, as well as its poster, on its way to the Cannes film market next week, What is Vampir? It is the directorial feature debut by Branko Tomovic, who stars. Gorica Regodic (Next to Me), Joakim Tasic (Santa Maria della Salute) and Eva Ras also star in what's described as "European folk horror." Here's the official synopsis: "After witnessing a crime in London and looking for a place to hide for a while, Arnaut (played by Tomovic) is offered a job by charming yet ruthless local Vesna (Regodic) to look after a cemetery in a small remote village in Serbia. "He...
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- 6/15/2021
- Screen Anarchy
"I'm having these weird dreams... since I arrived." A promo trailer has debuted for an indie folk horror film titled Vampir, from Serbian actor / filmmaker Branko Tomovic, who writes & directs & stars in this. It's still looking for distribution, no release is set yet. A man from London goes to a remote village in Serbia to look after the cemetery. He starts to have nightmarish visions and suspects the local villagers have a more sinister intention with him. "Our film is inspired by those early myths, superstitions and folk elements that surrounded the first real vampire cases in Serbia in the early 1700s... Our film is set in modern times and I wanted to show a more mysterious side of Serbia," Tomovic explains. "On another level, the film also serves as an allegory of an immigrant child who was raised abroad and comes back to his ancestry's country, where he is confronted with the local habits,...
- 6/8/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Gorica Regodic (Next to Me), Joakim Tasic (Santa Maria della Salute) and Balkan screen legend Eva Ras (Love Affair, or The Case of the Missing Switchboard Operator) all star in Branko Tomovic’s European arthouse horror film Vampir, which now has a trailer. Previously, Variety reported that Reel Suspects has boarded sales on the film that is inspired by actual vampire cases in […]...
- 6/8/2021
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Vampir is the directorial feature debut of German-Serbian actor Branko Tomovic and also stars Gorica Regodic (Next to Me), Joakim Tasic (Santa Maria della Salute) and Balkan screen legend Eva Ras. Variety just announced that leading sales agent Reel Suspects has boarded the film. After witnessing a crime in London and looking for a place to hide for a while, Arnaut (played by Tomovic) is offered a job by charming yet ruthless local Vesna (Regodic) to look after a cemetery in a small remote village in Serbia. He soon starts to have nightmarish visions and is frequently visited by the mysterious older woman Baba Draga (Ras) who guides Arnaut into the darkness. Only the village...
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- 2/25/2021
- Screen Anarchy
Gorica Regodic (Next to Me), Joakim Tasic (Santa Maria della Salute) and Balkan screen legend Eva Ras (Love Affair, or The Case of the Missing Switchboard Operator) all star in Branko Tomovic’s European arthouse horror film Vampir, which Bloody Disgusting first reported on last April. Now, Variety has the first image with news that Reel Suspects has boarded sales on the […]...
- 2/24/2021
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Reel Suspects has boarded “Vampir,” the popular Serbian actor-turned-filmmaker Branko Tomovic’s feature debut, in the run up to the European Film Market.
Penned by Tomovic, the film follows Arnaut, a man from London who is offered a job in Serbia to look after a cemetery in a small remote village. Arnaut soon starts having nightmarish visions and is frequently visited by a mysterious older woman, Baba Draga, who guides him into the darkness. Only the village priest seems to be trying to keep him safe from the sinister intentions of the villagers.
Now in post-production, “Vampir” shot primarily in English with some Serbian dialogue. “Vampir” was produced by Jean-Louis Alexandre at U.K. banner Red Marked Films, and co-produced by Milos Z. Vuckovic at Serbian company Dinaric Alps Productions and Dina Vickermann at German outfit Vickermann Films. “Vampir” stars Gorica Regodic, Joakim Tasic and Eva Ras.
Tomovic said the...
Penned by Tomovic, the film follows Arnaut, a man from London who is offered a job in Serbia to look after a cemetery in a small remote village. Arnaut soon starts having nightmarish visions and is frequently visited by a mysterious older woman, Baba Draga, who guides him into the darkness. Only the village priest seems to be trying to keep him safe from the sinister intentions of the villagers.
Now in post-production, “Vampir” shot primarily in English with some Serbian dialogue. “Vampir” was produced by Jean-Louis Alexandre at U.K. banner Red Marked Films, and co-produced by Milos Z. Vuckovic at Serbian company Dinaric Alps Productions and Dina Vickermann at German outfit Vickermann Films. “Vampir” stars Gorica Regodic, Joakim Tasic and Eva Ras.
Tomovic said the...
- 2/24/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Filming is currently underway for Branko Tomovic’s European European Arthouse Horror film “Vampir”. Gorica Regodic (“Next to Me”), Joakim Tasic (“Santa Maria della Salute”) and Balkan screen legend Eva Ras are starring alongside Tomovic. After witnessing a crime in London and looking for a place …
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- 9/15/2020
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Filming is currently underway for Branko Tomovic's European Arthouse Horror film "Vampir". Gorica Regodic (Next to Me), Joakim Tasic (Santa Maria della Salute) and Balkan screen legend Eva Ras are starring alongside Tomovic. After witnessing a crime in London and looking for a place to hide for a while, Arnaut (played by Branko Tomovic) is offered a job by charming yet ruthless local Vesna (played by Gorica Regodic) to look after the cemetery in a small remote village in Serbia. He soon starts to have nightmarish visions and is frequently visited by the mysterious older woman Baba Draga (played by Eva Ras) who guides Arnaut into the darkness. Only the village priest (played by Joakim...
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- 9/14/2020
- Screen Anarchy
Gorica Regodic (“Next to Me”), Joakim Tasic (“Santa Maria della Salute”) and Balkan screen legend Eva Ras join Branko Tomovic’s European Arthouse Horror film “Vampir”. After witnessing a crime in London and looking for a place to hide for a while, Arnaut (played by Branko Tomovic) is offered a job by charming yet ruthless local Vesna (played by Gorica Regodic) to look after a cemetery in a small remote village in Serbia. He soon starts to have nightmarish visions and is frequently visited by the mysterious older woman Baba Draga (played by Eva Ras) who guides Arnaut into the darkness. Only the village priest (played by Joakim Tasic) seems to be trying to keep him...
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- 4/14/2020
- Screen Anarchy
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