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Walpurgis Night
Lena Bergström works in an office and is unhappily in love with her boss, Johan Borg. She decides to quit. Borg's wife won't have any children, and when she becomes pregnant she has an illegal abortion. For some reason, Lena's father believes that it is Lena who has had an abortion.
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Plot Summary
A group of students at a remote boarding school decide to experiment with a Ouija board during Walpurgis Night celebrations, hoping to contact the spirit of a deceased former student. Their séance takes a sinister turn when they accidentally summon a malevolent entity that begins to terrorize them one by one, blurring the lines between the supernatural and the psychological.
Critical Reception
Walpurgis Night was a modest success upon its release, praised for its atmospheric tension and early exploration of supernatural horror themes. While not a major critical darling, it garnered positive attention for its suspenseful narrative and willingness to delve into darker subject matter for its time. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating its chilling atmosphere and psychological underpinnings.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective suspense.
Noted for its ambitious attempt at supernatural horror within a confined setting.
Some critics found the plot somewhat convoluted but acknowledged its chilling moments.
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Fun Fact
The film's director, Carl Theodorsen, reportedly insisted on shooting many scenes in near-complete darkness to enhance the eerie atmosphere, leading to significant challenges for the cast and crew.
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