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Weht die Angst, so weht der Wind
Fragmented stories about the big city, loneliness and the need to communicate.
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Plot Summary
In this chilling horror film, a young woman named Tina inherits a secluded mansion from her estranged aunt. Upon arrival, she discovers the estate is plagued by a terrifying presence and a dark family secret. As she attempts to unravel the mystery, she finds herself targeted by a sinister force that seems intent on driving her to madness or worse. The house itself appears to hold the key to the unfolding terror, with its shadowed rooms and unsettling history.
Critical Reception
'Weht die Angst, so weht der Wind' received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often described as a peculiar and atmospheric, albeit slow-paced and somewhat confusing, horror film. While some appreciated its attempt at psychological dread and eerie ambiance, many found its plot convoluted and its scares less effective than intended. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers drawn to its unique, European horror style and others left underwhelmed by its execution.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and European horror sensibility.
Criticized for a convoluted and often slow-moving plot.
The film's scares are described as more psychological than graphic, with mixed results.
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Fun Fact
The film is known for its distinctive, almost dreamlike visual style, which director Ulli Lommel often employed to create a sense of unease and psychological distress, aiming for a moodier, less conventional horror experience.
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