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Grim and unpleasant, which is par for the course when looking at the horror films Germany produced around that time. The film isn't scary or extremely gory (though still not for the faint of heart), it's the lack of emotion and the coldness of the lead character that make this a true horror film. The presentation is a little basic, but the dreary colors and grainy look are perfect for the subject matter. The actors are decent enough, the special effects are a little iffy, but they do the job, and the film is short and to the point, so there's hardly any filler. This was better than expected, but I did start with rather low expectations.Read all
Some controversies are tied to a time or place, even a regime. Other controversies need no context to be understood. Buttgereit's Nekromantik is a film in the latter category. It's a film that earned its reputation and it certainly delivers, whether that's enough to seek it out is a different question. Don't expect any great performances, the cinematography is pretty paltry too. Buttgereit put more effort into the score, but I'm not sure if it really added anything substantial. The depraved content matter (and blatant animal cruelty) make this a tough but interesting watch. Not for the faint of heart, not a great film, but worth a watch if you like extreme cinema.Read all