Title: Highly atmospheric thriller
Review: I'd heard of this film for years before finally seeing it recently on DVD. For genre fans, it is a delight.On display here are marvelous locations (an authentic castle, forests in late autumn, tombs in ancient crumbling abbey) and mood music. The costumes are also perfect and a great compliment to the expertly coffeted (and agreeable) cast.The story concerns a young woman's homecoming to the family castle on the eve of her 21st birthday. However, her father--hideously disfigured in a fire--is now mad and on the loose, determined to kill her to prevent an ancient curse's fruition.Besides the film's great atmosphere, the real appeal here are the excellent manners of the characters. Completely alien in a 21st century world of Jerry Springer and ghetto-worship, they are letter perfect and a delight to behold.A good bet for your Halloween-season viewing.
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