Oil Lamps
Oil Lamps

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Oil Lamps

1971
Movie
101 min
Czech

In 1900, Stepha, the vivacious 30 year old daughter of a wealthy couple, agrees to marry her cousin Paul, who has accumulated large debts as an Austrian army officer. Paul refuses to work or to consummate the marriage, and then his health steadily declines.

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Director: Al AdamsonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of people are trapped in a remote mansion during a storm and are stalked by a mysterious killer. As the body count rises, they must uncover the killer's identity before they all become victims.

Critical Reception

Oil Lamps is a low-budget exploitation film that garnered minimal critical attention upon its release. It is primarily remembered by cult film enthusiasts for its genre elements and the director's prolific output in B-movies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often cited as a typical example of Al Adamson's direct-to-video horror.

  • Features familiar tropes of the haunted house/slasher subgenre.

  • Pacing and low production values are common criticisms.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally lukewarm, with viewers acknowledging its place in exploitation cinema but often noting its technical limitations and predictable plot.

Fun Fact

Director Al Adamson was known for his prolific career in low-budget horror and exploitation films, often working with limited resources and tight schedules.

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