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Peng! Du bist tot!
American German teacher Andrea Flanegan and computer game developer Kai Westerburg become entangled in the mystery of a stolen computer chip and the computer murders that Westerburg's boss Herbert Wilhelm Peters is apparently carrying out with its help. The search for Peters turns into a wild chase in a society that considers computer murders unthinkable and also becomes an existential threat for Westerburg and Flanegan...
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Plot Summary
In a secluded boarding school, a group of students are targeted by a mysterious killer. As the body count rises, the remaining students and faculty must uncover the killer's identity before they all become victims.
Critical Reception
Peng! Du bist tot! is a German slasher film that garnered a cult following for its unsettling atmosphere and graphic violence, though it was often criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. It's considered a notable, albeit niche, entry in the late 1980s horror scene.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and gory set pieces.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and thin character development.
Considered a competent, if unremarkable, example of its genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this niche horror film, but those available generally acknowledge its effectiveness as a slasher within its limited scope, while noting its lack of originality.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at a real boarding school in Bavaria, Germany, adding to its authentic, eerie setting.
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