Poor Glenna
Poor Glenna

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Poor Glenna

2020
Movie
17 min
English

When her mutant son develops a taste for human flesh, a timid mother must find a victim to satisfy his ravenous appetite.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Tarik SalehGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Glenna, a retired opera singer, lives a solitary life in her Stockholm apartment. When she receives a cryptic message from her estranged son, she embarks on a journey to find him, uncovering dark family secrets along the way. Her investigation leads her into the dangerous underworld of Swedish crime.

Critical Reception

Poor Glenna received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising Lena Olin's performance and the film's atmospheric tension. Some found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but it was generally seen as a solid thriller with a strong central performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lena Olin delivers a powerful and nuanced performance as the aging opera singer.

  • The film effectively builds suspense and a sense of unease.

  • The narrative, while engaging, treads familiar thriller territory at times.

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Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of a short story by acclaimed Swedish author Stig Dagerman.

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