Exposé
Exposé

Exposé

1976Movie84 minEnglish

A paranoid writer is unable to get started on his second novel. He hires a secretary and then his troubles really begin.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Ulli LommelGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Loretta becomes increasingly disturbed by strange occurrences in her apartment, leading her to believe she is being haunted by a supernatural entity. As her paranoia escalates, she struggles to distinguish between reality and delusion, with terrifying consequences. The film explores themes of isolation and psychological disintegration.

Critical Reception

Exposé is a cult horror film that garnered a divisive reception upon its release and over time. While some critics and audiences appreciate its atmospheric tension and psychological horror elements, others find its pacing slow and its narrative disjointed. It is often discussed within the context of early giallo-inspired European horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological depth.
  • Criticized for a slow-burn pacing that might test some viewers' patience.
  • Seen as an early example of European psychological horror with a cult following.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's creepy atmosphere and unsettling tone. Some viewers appreciate its unique, dreamlike quality and psychological exploration, while others find it too abstract or lacking in conventional horror scares.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Munich, Germany, and initially intended to be more of an art-house thriller before evolving into a horror film.

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This is a pretty cool lil exploitation flick that has a certain atmosphere that you only find in some UK based films from that era. The characterisation and scenery has a way about it that I don't find elsewhere, though this one has a mean...