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17 Aandbloem Street
A neighbourhood investigation centered around a house in Cape Town. Current and former tenants, neighbours, a homeless man in a wheelchair, an architect, a former top-model and a flower seller are among these who provide stories about the house, its surroundings and the hyper-local power dynamics - 10 years after the fall of the apartheid regime.
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Plot Summary
A young couple buys a house on 17 Aandbloem Street and soon discovers it's inhabited by a malevolent entity. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, they must confront the dark secrets of the house and its previous occupants to survive. The entity's influence grows, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with some critics praising its atmospheric tension and attempts at a psychological horror narrative, while others found its plot predictable and execution lacking. It is considered a notable entry in South African horror cinema but did not achieve widespread international acclaim.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.
Criticized for a somewhat convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
Noted for its visual style and attempts to create genuine scares.
Google audience: Audience reception appears to be divided, with some viewers appreciating the film's genre contributions to South African cinema and its unsettling tone, while others found it less effective in its storytelling and execution compared to international horror standards.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in South Africa and aimed to tap into local folklore and anxieties to create a uniquely South African horror experience.
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