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Four Shadows
Four four-minute image sections and four four-minute sound sections are linked in all combinations of the sound sections with each of the image sections. This established affinities between each of the image sections to the others, and the sound sections to each other. The image sections are: surveyors measuring the land near my house as seen through an old window, a family of Siamang Gibbon apes in the Washington zoo, an industrial site, and a page turned from a book on Cézanne’s composition showing a diagram of his painting Mardi Gras, filmed against bright leaves. The sound sections are: a dramatic scene from Debussy’s opera “Pelléas et Mélisande”, a passage from William Wordworth’s autobiographical poem “The Prelude,” sounds from rowing on a lake at night, and the sounds of the apes vocalizing.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a camping trip in the English countryside stumble upon a remote village with a dark secret. They soon find themselves targeted by a sinister cult that practices ancient, terrifying rituals. As they try to escape, they uncover the horrifying truth behind the village's isolation and the chilling fate that awaits outsiders.
Critical Reception
Four Shadows is a low-budget British horror film that has gained a cult following over the years. While often criticized for its pacing and production values, it is appreciated by genre fans for its eerie atmosphere and unsettling themes. Its independent spirit and unique premise have made it a notable entry in the landscape of 1970s British horror.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its atmospheric dread and unsettling cult elements.
Criticized for its inconsistent pacing and rough production quality.
A cult favorite among fans of obscure 1970s British horror.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in rural England, with director Stanley R. J. Schtinter reportedly using a minimal budget and a small crew, contributing to its raw and independent feel.
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