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The Vampire

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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,…

DirectorJean Painlevé

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Cast · Directed by Jean Painlevé

MSMax Schreck
Max Schreck
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The Vampire — streaming FAQ

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The Vampire is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Vampire on Netflix?

No, The Vampire is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

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