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Kačenka a zase ta strašidla
This time, the eight-year-old girl must fight to keep her parents from turning the House of Horrors, which she received as a gift from her grandfather, the Viennese Czech Swoboda, into a family villa. Helping her are her old friends, with the help of a magical clockwork mannequin, the witch Bertha, the charming Elvira and Dr Caligari. She arranges for notary Weber to come from Vienna to check that the terms of the gift agreement have been kept and that the attraction is fit for purpose...
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Plot Summary
A young girl named Kačenka is sent to live with her aunt and uncle, who run a peculiar hotel. She soon discovers that the hotel is haunted by a family of ghosts. Kačenka befriends the ghosts and helps them solve the mystery of their unfinished business, which is tied to a hidden treasure. In the process, she learns valuable lessons about courage and friendship.
Critical Reception
The film was a popular family film in its native Czech Republic, appreciated for its lighthearted approach to the supernatural and its child-friendly humor. While not a major critical darling internationally, it was seen as a charming and entertaining movie for younger audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its whimsical portrayal of ghosts and its focus on friendship.
Enjoyed by families for its gentle humor and adventurous plot.
Seen as a classic Czech children's fantasy film.
Google audience: Audience feedback is scarce for this film in international forums, but within its home country, it is often remembered fondly as a delightful and harmless children's movie with a touch of magic.
Fun Fact
The film is a sequel to the 1991 film 'Kačenka'.
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