The existence of real vampires has always been questioned and debated.
From 1922’s Nosferatu to 2023’s Renfield, the blood-thirsty creatures have also been staple figures in fantasy horror films.
Pablo Larraín’s Chilean Netflix movie El Conde takes the legend of the creatures one step further by merging history with fiction to put the real-life Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet Ugarte, in the shoes of an immortal vampire.
By doing so, Larraín not only presents a compelling world but also delivers a satirical comedy that comments on one of the darkest periods in Chile.
Obviously, not everything presented in El Conde is true to history, especially the parts where the protagonist is seen feeding on young victims to satiate his thirst.
However, the Netflix film takes inspiration from real-life events in plenty to present a twisted take on one of the most dreaded modern leaders.
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