Time of Moulting
Directed by Sabrina Mertens
In small town 1970s Germany, young Stephanie takes solace in exploring the mysteries hidden away in her untidy house, particularly the trunk full of her grandfather's butcher's equipment.
A teen takes interest in her family's butcher's equipment.
Cast: Zelda Espenschied, Miriam Schiweck, Freya Kreutzkam, Bernd Wolf
Member Reviews
A quiet, atmospheric, slice-of-life style of horror. This is an excellent film that is apparently insufferable to many viewers. The horror and tension is conveyed less through action and more through observations. The horrific elements may only be recognized by people who can make the connections through imagination and, especially, life experience. Much like real life, most details are not alarming on their own, but when considered alongside other details, the implications are visceral. If you enjoy films such as Dogtooth and Silence & Darkness, give this gem a real chance
The White Ribbon kind of horror ? or Tenderness of Wolves ?
And the point.
The last time we see the main character, is before the only event in the entire film takes place. So, we don't even know how it affects or changes her. "A terrible home life makes you depressed" is not a movie, it's a concept. What a slog.
The horrors of everyday living. The flatline of life. Depression. This is a horror movie of a different kind.