Skonflix Overview & Editorial Review
On the chaotic, neon lit streets of modern Berlin, twenty year old petty thief and pickpocket Lena struggles to survive until a chance encounter at an underground club changes her life forever. She draws the attention of Louise, the glamorous leader of a secretive trio of wealthy female vampires who haven chosen Lena to replace a lost member of their immortal coven. After being bitten and transformed, Lena is inducted into a lavish, hedonistic world of unlimited wealth, fast luxury sports cars, high fashion, and endless nocturnal parties alongside Louise and her wild companions, Nora and Charlotte. However, as Lena struggles to adapt to her newfound bloodlust and dark supernatural powers, she finds herself falling in love with Tom, a grounded young police detective who is actively investigating a trail of mysterious murders left behind by the coven's bloody feeding sprees. Torn between the seductive freedom of vampire sisterhood and her lingering human empathy, Lena must make a choice as Tom's police task force closes in, setting off a deadly, high stakes conflict between love, loyalty, and survival in the shadows of the city.
Directed by acclaimed German filmmaker Dennis Gansel (The Wave, Before the Fall) from a stylish screenplay co written alongside Jan Berger, We Are the Night (Wir sind die Nacht, 2010) is a slick, fast paced urban vampire drama produced by Rat Pack Filmproduktion and Celluloid Dreams. The creative production team relied on vibrant night shooting on location across iconic Berlin landmarks, including an abandoned airfield, high end rooftops, and subterranean tunnels, using dynamic handheld camera work and sleek high contrast lighting to craft a modern visual aesthetic. The creative department paired impressive practical stunts and visual effects with a high energy, electronic techno musical score composed by Heiko Maile, featuring popular tracks from German electronic artists that perfectly complement the film's edgy club culture atmosphere.
Releasing in European cinemas before securing international digital distribution across VOD platforms and major streaming services including Shudder, Tubi, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google TV, the stylish horror feature stars Karoline Herfurth as Lena alongside Nina Hoss as Louise, Jennifer Ulrich as Charlotte, Anna Fischer as Nora, and Max Riemelt as detective Tom. Horror cinema enthusiasts and film critics commended the release for its fresh, female centered take on classic vampire mythology, stunning visual style, energetic soundtrack, and strong core performances from Herfurth and Hoss. Delivering an exciting blend of gothic romance, urban crime thriller, and visceral horror, the cinematic release established itself as an enduring cult favorite among modern vampire films.