The Little Match Murder Girl
The Little Match Murder Girl

The Little Match Murder Girl

2014Movie80 minJapanese

A TV reporter investigates a local story of a ghost that causes people to spontaneously combust and its relation to a woman wronged 30 years before.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Jan TroellGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a desolate Swedish winter landscape, a young girl is found dead from hypothermia. Detective Eva Rost takes on the case, which initially appears straightforward. However, as she delves deeper, the investigation uncovers layers of deceit, hidden family secrets, and a desperate struggle for survival, revealing that the girl's death may not have been an accident.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from the young lead. However, some found the pacing to be slow, and the bleak subject matter challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and sense of dread.
  • Noted for the compelling, albeit somber, performance of its young star.
  • Criticized by some for its deliberate pacing and bleak narrative.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale 'The Little Match Girl,' but reinterprets it as a dark, contemporary mystery.

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