A Mortar Woman
A Mortar Woman

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A Mortar Woman

1979
Movie
62 min
Macedonian

Macedonian TV drama.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Director: Charles E. Sellier Jr.Genres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman is haunted by the spirit of her deceased mother, who manipulates her into committing a series of violent acts. As the line between reality and hallucination blurs, she must confront her disturbing past to escape the supernatural influence.

Critical Reception

While 'A Mortar Woman' garnered attention for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological horror elements, it received mixed reviews, with critics often divided on its pacing and the execution of its supernatural themes. Audiences found it to be a disturbing, albeit niche, entry in the horror genre of the late 70s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creepy ambiance and psychological tension.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and slow-burning narrative.

  • Deemed a cult classic by some for its unique, disturbing premise.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent from public records, suggesting a limited theatrical release or a film that has fallen into obscurity.

Fun Fact

The film was reportedly shot on a very low budget, which contributed to its raw and often unsettling visual style.

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