Find A Horseshoe For Luck
Find A Horseshoe For Luck

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Find A Horseshoe For Luck

1983
Movie
84 min
Romanian

The fates of two women: Ilinka, a member of the partisan movement, the mother of two adopted children; Varvara— the chairman of the collective farm, secretary of the district party committee...

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: David GreeneGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A troubled young man, recently released from a psychiatric institution, returns to his isolated family estate. He becomes entangled in the suspicious death of his aunt and begins to question his own sanity as dark family secrets surface. The remote setting and unsettling atmosphere heighten his paranoia and the mystery surrounding the events.

Critical Reception

Find A Horseshoe For Luck received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics were divided on its effectiveness as a thriller, with some praising its atmospheric tension while others found the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. Audiences generally found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody cinematography and attempts at psychological suspense.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Some found the pacing slow, detracting from the thriller elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a film that is largely unremarkable, with some finding it mildly interesting for its atmosphere but ultimately lacking in compelling narrative or performances.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in British Columbia, Canada, contributing to its isolated and eerie atmosphere.

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