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Fever
Two brothers meet again one morning in the apartment of the man who left his hometown long ago and became a cosmopolitan urbanite. The perspective of the past left behind confronts that of the new man, integrated into the life of the big city.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, suffering from a fever, finds herself trapped in a surreal and nightmarish world where reality blurs with hallucination. As her fever intensifies, she encounters strange figures and unsettling scenarios, leading her deeper into a psychological spiral. The film explores themes of isolation, paranoia, and the fragility of the human mind under duress.
Critical Reception
Fever (1970) is a lesser-known experimental horror film that garnered a cult following for its avant-garde style and unsettling atmosphere. While not a mainstream success, it has been appreciated by enthusiasts of European art-house horror and psychological thrillers for its unique visual approach and disturbing tone. Its reception was niche, often polarizing due to its unconventional narrative and graphic imagery.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its experimental and surreal visual style.
Noted for its unsettling and disturbing atmosphere.
Criticized for its convoluted and difficult-to-follow narrative.
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Fun Fact
Fever (1970) was directed by Ulli Lommel, who would later become known for his work in the German horror scene and his collaborations with Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
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