Morti's Law
Morti's Law

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Morti's Law

2017
Movie
20 min
German

A short directed by Marcel Wohlfahrt.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: E.L. KatzGenres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man discovers his father's secret life as a vampire hunter and inherits his cursed amulet. He must now protect his family from a vengeful vampire clan while navigating his newfound, deadly responsibilities. The film blends dark humor with supernatural thrills as he struggles to live up to his father's legacy.

Critical Reception

Morti's Law received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. It was praised for its unique premise, blend of genres, and energetic direction. However, some found the plot somewhat predictable and the tonal shifts occasionally jarring.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for its unconventional blend of comedy and horror elements.

  • Appreciation for the stylish direction and energetic pacing.

  • Some criticism for a familiar plot structure and inconsistent tone.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's dark humor and gore as strong points, with many enjoying the campy supernatural elements. Some viewers found the story to be a bit thin, but overall it was seen as an entertaining genre mashup.

Fun Fact

Director E.L. Katz previously directed the horror-comedy short 'The Chair', which gained a cult following before he expanded on his style in 'Morti's Law'.

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