Raw: The Curse of Grete Müller
Raw: The Curse of Grete Müller

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Raw: The Curse of Grete Müller

2013
Movie
75 min
German

Three filmmakers spend the night in a haunted forest to shoot a documentary about the legend of Grete Müller, a woman convicted of witchcraft and burnt at the stake over 300 years ago.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: David B. F. H. LeeGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip find themselves stranded in a small, isolated town with a dark secret. They soon discover that the town is haunted by the vengeful spirit of Grete Müller, a woman who was wronged and murdered years ago. As the spirit begins to pick them off one by one, the friends must uncover the truth behind Grete's curse before they all succumb to her wrath.

Critical Reception

Raw: The Curse of Grete Müller received a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and attempts at psychological horror, many found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. The film struggled to distinguish itself within the crowded horror genre, with its scares often relying on familiar tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at creating a dark and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and reliance on horror clichés.

  • Some found the performances adequate but not particularly memorable.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Raw: The Curse of Grete Müller are scarce and generally reflect a mixed to negative sentiment. Viewers often cited a lack of originality and a slow pace as major drawbacks, with a few acknowledging some effective jump scares.

Fun Fact

The filmmakers reportedly drew inspiration from old European folklore and ghost stories when crafting the legend of Grete Müller.

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