Jonathan (1970) movie poster

Jonathan

1970 ·1h 37m · ★ 5.2 (15)

A group of vampires terrorizes a small village on the German North Sea Coast. The young Jonathan joins a group of fellow students and locals, who plan an uprising against the vampires.

Why it matters

A brooding, atmospheric vampire tale that blends gothic dread with Cold War-era unease on the windswept German coast.

  • A rare German-language vampire film that channels both Hammer’s gothic flair and the creeping paranoia of ‘70s Euro horror.
  • Stark coastal landscapes and fog-drenched visuals create a claustrophobic mood that’s as much about isolation as bloodlust.
  • The ensemble cast delivers earnest performances, capturing a community on the brink of collapse—human and vampire alike.
  • Perfect for fans of folk horror’s regional specificity and vampire cinema’s slow-burn tension rather than flashy scares.

Horror DNA

Gore
14
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
14
Survival
66
Vampire

TMDB Keywords

based on novel or book

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