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Hiccup
Gertie, called Flo by her friends, sees her big chance of a modelling career when she manages to get the business card of successful model Chantal at a fashion show in her sleepy village. She goes to Berlin and nests in the flat share of Chantal and Freddie. Whereas country girl Flo is still busy finding herself, Chantal is about to lose herself more and more in the depths of stardom. The story of a very unusual female friendship.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, traumatized by a childhood incident involving her mother's death, experiences a series of disturbing events and hallucinations. As her grip on reality loosens, she begins to suspect that her own past holds the key to the terrifying phenomena plaguing her present.
Critical Reception
Hiccup, a lesser-known Japanese horror film, garnered a modest reception upon its release. While not achieving widespread international fame, it has been noted by genre enthusiasts for its atmospheric tension and psychological approach to horror, distinguishing it from more overtly graphic contemporaries.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological depth.
Some critics found the pacing to be slow at times.
Appreciated for its unique take on supernatural horror.
Google audience: Audience reception for Hiccup is not widely documented.
Fun Fact
Hiccup was one of the earlier works of Hideo Nakata, who would later gain international acclaim for directing 'Ringu' (The Ring).
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