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When Animals Dream
Teenage Marie lives on a small island with her father and catatonic mother. Virtually friendless and sullen, Marie begins to experience frightening changes in her body that mark her as a dangerous threat.
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Plot Summary
In a remote Danish fishing village, a young woman named Marie experiences disturbing changes in her body and behavior following her mother's mysterious death. As she investigates her family's past, she uncovers a terrifying secret about a hereditary curse that transforms women into predatory creatures.
Critical Reception
When Animals Dream received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension, striking visuals, and the lead performance by Marie Boda. Some found the pacing uneven, but overall it was noted as a strong debut in the folk horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and visually distinct style.
Lauded for Marie Boda's compelling central performance.
Acknowledged as an interesting, albeit sometimes slow-burning, folk horror tale.
Google audience: Information not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Jonas Alexander Arnby, was inspired by classic werewolf films and Danish folklore when developing the story.
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