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Angel in the House
Inspired by Virginia Woolf, a young writer worries that marriage will hinder her literary ambitions. The film includes extracts from Virginia Woolf's novel To the Lighthouse and her essay Professions for Women, both read by feminist filmmaker and theorist Laura Mulvey.
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Plot Summary
A young woman is sent to an isolated house after a troubled adolescence. There, she begins to experience disturbing visions and encounters a mysterious presence that may be connected to the house's dark past. As her grip on reality weakens, she must uncover the truth before she succumbs to the madness that surrounds her.
Critical Reception
Angel in the House is a lesser-known horror film that garnered a cult following for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological terror. While not a mainstream success, it is appreciated by genre enthusiasts for its disturbing themes and early performance by Kim Cattrall.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eerie and claustrophobic atmosphere.
Noted for its psychological tension and disturbing imagery.
Kim Cattrall's early performance is seen as a highlight.
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Fun Fact
This film marked an early role for Kim Cattrall, who would later achieve international fame for her role as Samantha Jones in the television series 'Sex and the City'.
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