Dockorna i spegeln
Dockorna i spegeln

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Dockorna i spegeln

1992
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Swedish

Good King Pausole selects a wife for every day in the year, but one protests when he spends her day searching for young Princess Aline who has eloped with Giglio, a visiting airman stranded in the kingdom. Giglio comes from a modern and different world and this gives Queen for a Day some ideas about how to make her title a lasting one.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Peter KvarnstrésmGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A successful businessman's life unravels when he begins to suspect his children are not his own and that his wife may be involved in something sinister. As he delves deeper into the mystery, his grip on reality weakens, leading him down a dark and disturbing path.

Critical Reception

Dockorna i spegeln received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Kjell Bergqvist. However, some found the plot to be convoluted and the horror elements somewhat underdeveloped. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its psychological depth and others finding it too bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized for a sometimes confusing narrative and underdeveloped horror aspects.

  • The film successfully builds psychological tension but may leave some viewers unsatisfied.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Dockorna i spegeln' is not widely documented on Google reviews. Those who have rated it often cite its dark and thought-provoking themes as a positive, while others found the pacing slow and the ending unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film's ambiguous ending has been a frequent topic of discussion among viewers, with director Peter Kvarnström intentionally leaving many aspects open to interpretation.

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