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Stork
Stork is a gangly young man, a virgin with an overactive imagination who thinks he’s a revolutionary. Bored with a design job at General Motors Holden in Melbourne, he drops out and moves into a share house with his mate Westy. He daydreams his way through life, bungling job interviews, upsetting ‘respectable’ people, and getting drunk. The only girl in the house, Anna resists Stork’s advances, because she’s already involved with the other two resident males, Tony and Clyde. But when she becomes pregnant and Clyde and Anna decide to marry, Stork, Tony, Clyde and Westy are shocked when they realize that either one of the foursome could be the father. Then the fun begins....
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Plot Summary
A young man, recently released from a psychiatric institution, is struggling to adapt to normal life. He develops an obsession with a woman he sees in a clinic, believing she is the key to his sanity. However, his erratic behavior and violent tendencies begin to surface, leading to increasingly disturbing and dangerous situations.
Critical Reception
Stork is a cult classic Dutch horror-comedy that gained a significant following over the years, despite a mixed reception upon its initial release. It's often praised for its unique blend of dark humor and shocking violence, a hallmark of director Dick Maas's early work. While some critics found its premise and execution overly grotesque, others appreciated its bold, unconventional approach to the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and unsettling blend of dark comedy and graphic horror.
Noted for its bold, experimental style and disturbing imagery.
Considered a cult classic among fans of offbeat horror films.
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Fun Fact
Director Dick Maas, known for his later hit 'Amsterdamned,' made 'Stork' as his directorial debut while still a film student.
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