Marerittet
Marerittet

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Marerittet

1989
Movie
180 min
Norwegian

A married couple arrives in a fishing community in Northern Norway on a trip that hasn't been a success. They've been quarreling. But the trip is getting all worse when they decide on going down to the village.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Jesper W. NielsenGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young boy, Morten, experiences increasingly disturbing nightmares that seem to bleed into his reality. He becomes convinced that his sinister neighbor is responsible for his torment. As the lines between dream and wakefulness blur, Morten must confront his fears and uncover the dark secrets lurking within his seemingly idyllic suburban neighborhood.

Critical Reception

As a lesser-known Danish horror film, 'Marerittet' received a limited release and thus a comparably small amount of critical attention. Reviews that are available tend to acknowledge its atmospheric tension and unsettling premise, though some critics found its pacing to be uneven and its narrative occasionally convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective mood and creepy atmosphere.

  • Noted for its intriguing, albeit sometimes confusing, psychological horror elements.

  • Generally considered a solid, if niche, entry in Danish horror cinema.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for 'Marerittet' is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a novel of the same name by author Jens Christian Grøndahl.

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