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The Admirer
Parents of thirteen years old Lena just got divorced. Lena wants to prove that they live nicely even with her mother alone and that she is independent. The girl goes to work at post office utilizing there her resourcefulness and charm. At work everyone talks about a serial killer who keeps the entire region in terror. One night a stranger defends Lena from some hooligans and as Lena thinks, he continues assisting her incognito. The girl is ready to believe and convince others that her protector is that horrible maniac. At first, these relationships with her odd admirer seem as a gamble for Lena, but then she gets convinced that this game became deadly dangerous...
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Plot Summary
A reclusive, unstable man becomes dangerously obsessed with a local disc jockey. He begins to stalk her, gradually escalating his actions from harmless observation to increasingly disturbing and violent behavior. As his fixation deepens, the woman finds herself trapped in a terrifying game of cat and mouse.
Critical Reception
The Admirer received a mixed to negative reception, primarily due to its bleak tone and graphic violence. While some critics acknowledged its attempts at psychological tension and disturbing atmosphere, many found it gratuitously violent and underdeveloped. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark themes and others put off by its intensity.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and raw intensity.
Criticized for its excessive gore and lack of character development.
Considered a bleak and disturbing exploration of obsession.
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Fun Fact
Jonas Åkerlund, the director, is also well-known for his music video work, having directed videos for artists like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and The Prodigy.
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