Marrying Death
Marrying Death

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Marrying Death

1992
Movie
80 min
Ukrainian

End of the 1930s. The times of Stalin's terror. Lieutenant Scherbakov got the order to shoot several "enemies of the people". Unexpectedly, a rural wedding found itself at the crime scene. Pursuant to the instruction, witnesses were also eliminated...

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Michael RymerGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a remote estate with a dark secret. She soon finds herself entangled in a dangerous game with a mysterious entity and the unsettling inhabitants of the house. As the lines between reality and nightmare blur, she must confront her own mortality and the chilling legacy of her family.

Critical Reception

Marrying Death received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its atmospheric tension and the performances of its cast, particularly David Warner, others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark themes and others finding it unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark atmosphere and David Warner's performance.

  • Criticized for a muddled plot and inconsistent pacing.

  • Felt like a missed opportunity for a more cohesive horror narrative.

Google audience: Information not readily available.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more supernatural horror but was reportedly altered during production, leading to some of the narrative inconsistencies noted by critics.

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