Burial
Burial

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Burial

2022
Movie
14 min
Polish

Jerzy Czachowski’s atmospheric and darkly comic short deftly explores themes of guilt and paranoia. An unnamed couple furtively bury a casket, only to have their secret exposed by a local farmer. From this sparse premise, Czachowski digs into Poland’s troubled attitude towards abortion, property rights, and heteronormativity.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Ben ParkerGenres: Horror, Thriller, War

Plot Summary

In the final, brutal days of WWII, a small Soviet unit is sent on a mission to retrieve a dark secret from deep within Nazi territory. Led by the formidable Commander Eva Rostova, they venture into a world of shadows and betrayals, facing not only the retreating enemy but also an ancient evil. Their objective: to secure a discovery that could change the course of the war, or unleash unimaginable horrors upon the world.

Critical Reception

Burial received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at its atmosphere and performances, though some critics found its pacing and plot execution to be uneven. Audiences generally responded well to its blend of war tension and supernatural horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Appreciated for Charlotte Hope's strong lead performance.

  • Some noted that the film could be predictable at times, with a conventional narrative arc.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Burial' to be a solid entry in the horror-thriller genre, enjoying its wartime setting and creature-feature elements. Some viewers pointed out that while the film offers some effective scares, it doesn't break significant new ground within its genre.

Fun Fact

The film's creature design was inspired by ancient Slavic folklore, specifically the legend of the Leshy, a forest spirit.

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