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The Windmill
In the last years of the Ottoman Empire, a poor little Anatolian town named Saripinar is hit by a minor earthquake which has neither destroyed nor left it with many casualties. However, a telegraph sent to the central government exaggerates the situation and mentions that the governor of the town has been severely wounded, making the event a nationwide matter.
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Plot Summary
A young boy named Martin is sent to live with his estranged father and stepmother in a remote house after his mother's death. He soon becomes convinced that the windmill on the property is haunted and holds a dark secret connected to his family's past. As strange occurrences escalate, Martin must uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Upon its initial release, 'The Windmill' garnered a mixed to negative reception. Critics often cited its slow pacing and predictable plot, though some acknowledged the atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggled with pacing issues and a derivative storyline.
Some praised the attempt at building suspense and the gothic atmosphere.
Performances, particularly from Chris Sarandon, were occasionally singled out as a positive.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Windmill' are generally scarce and lean towards disappointment, with many finding the horror elements uninspired and the narrative lacking a strong payoff.
Fun Fact
Despite being released in 1986, 'The Windmill' was filmed in 1977 and experienced significant distribution delays.
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