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Transmigration of Souls

1973
Movie
81 min
Serbo-Croatian

Axel convinces Bum that Bum is stranded and suggests that he puts his soul into a box and sells it to a pawnbroker. And really, Bum’s life changes… This is Yugoslav TV adaptation of the Wittinger’s novel.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: William GirdlerGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A successful architect buys an old Victorian house, unaware that it is haunted by the spirits of its former occupants. As strange occurrences begin to plague him and his family, he delves into the dark history of the house, discovering a series of brutal murders that have occurred within its walls. He must confront the malevolent entities that seek to possess him before they consume his sanity.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its atmospheric tension and effective scares, while others found its plot somewhat predictable and its execution uneven. It has since gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creepy atmosphere and unsettling imagery.

  • Criticized for a somewhat derivative plot and pacing issues.

  • Noted for its effective use of supernatural horror elements for the time.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely uncatalogued due to its age and limited release, but it is generally regarded as a competent, if not groundbreaking, supernatural horror film from the 1970s.

Fun Fact

Director William Girdler, known for low-budget horror films, often aimed for a sense of realism and psychological dread in his work, even with supernatural themes.

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