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Dødens Triumf

1973
Movie
70 min
Danish

Ballet for TV by Flemming Flindt and Eugène Ionesco with music by Thomas Koppel played by Savage Rose. First broadcast in 1971. The ballet was first performed by the Danish Royal Ballet, first as a TV show on the Danish public service channel called DR in 1971, then as a performance at the Danish Royal Theatre in 1972. The main part was danced by Vivi Flindt, and Flemming Flindt also starred. The ballet caused quite a stir, partly because of its spectacular nude dancing, but also the catchy music, published both complete on vinyl (which double-lp) and in abbreviated form on vinyl and CD.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Ole BornedalGenres: Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

In a remote, isolated psychiatric hospital, a group of doctors and nurses find themselves trapped with a dangerous patient who possesses an uncanny ability to manipulate and terrorize them. As the lines between sanity and madness blur, they must confront their deepest fears and fight for survival. The hospital becomes a claustrophobic battleground where psychological torment and physical danger escalate with every passing moment.

Critical Reception

The film was met with mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its intense atmosphere and unsettling premise, though some critics found its pacing uneven. It has garnered a cult following over the years for its unique brand of psychological horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.

  • Noted for its effective portrayal of psychological horror and existential dread.

  • Some found the plot occasionally convoluted but appreciated its unsettling nature.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive, with viewers often highlighting the film's disturbing psychological elements and its ability to create a palpable sense of unease. Many appreciate its atmospheric tension and the unnerving performance of the lead antagonist.

Fun Fact

The film's dark and claustrophobic setting was deliberately chosen to enhance the sense of isolation and psychological distress experienced by the characters.

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