Macabre
A middle-aged woman, traumatized from the death of her adulterous lover, moves into a room at a New Orleans boarding house where the blind landlord becomes suspicious to her activities of continuing her affair with her dead lover.
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Plot Summary
A television journalist, investigating the disappearance of a young woman, finds himself drawn into a disturbing mystery surrounding a wealthy, reclusive family. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a horrifying secret involving cannibalism and a bizarre ritualistic lifestyle.
Critical Reception
Macabre is a cult horror film, known for its graphic content and disturbing themes. While not a mainstream success, it has garnered a dedicated following among horror enthusiasts for its unique, unsettling atmosphere and graphic imagery. Critics at the time often noted its shock value and provocative nature, contributing to its polarizing reception.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique and disturbing premise.
- Criticized for its gratuitous violence and graphic content.
- Considered a notable example of Italian exploitation horror.
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Fun Fact
Macabre was one of the early directorial efforts of Lamberto Bava, the son of legendary horror director Mario Bava, and it established his own distinct, often more shocking, style in the genre.
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