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Le chacal traque les filles
François Merlin, nicknamed "The Jackal", returns to France after many years in America. He meets up with his sister Mishka, who makes her living from an antiques business. François has a highly developed seduction technique, and his victims unsuspectingly carry out the foreign missions he sends them on, from which they never return. Ranko, the Parisian kingpin of this kind of business, can't bear to see himself competing, and a fight to the death begins between the two crooks.
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits a mysterious, isolated mansion and begins to suspect that she is not alone. Strange occurrences and a growing sense of dread suggest that a hidden presence is watching her every move. As she delves deeper into the secrets of the house, she uncovers a chilling connection to its dark past.
Critical Reception
This surreal thriller garnered mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its atmospheric tension and visual style, while others found its narrative disjointed and overly symbolic. It remains a cult curiosity within French cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its haunting visuals and unsettling atmosphere.
Criticized for a complex and sometimes confusing plot.
Seen as a unique but challenging entry in the thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche status, but general sentiment points to it being an visually arresting yet narratively demanding experience.
Fun Fact
Director Jean-Gabriel Albicocco, known for his distinctive visual style, also directed the cult classic 'Le Grand Meaulnes' (1967) in the same year, though 'Le chacal traque les filles' remains more obscure.
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