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Originally Posted by Frownland
^Just watched that. Definitely caught the Haneke similarities but I don't think it was quite as thought out as his films tbh. The Dogtooth comparison I can see as well in terms of dark vibes, plus the way it sets things up without explanation is similar. I agree on the dark comedy element not being strong enough to call it one, even if there were a few parts that made me giggle.
I don't think I'd rate it as highly as you did, but after reading some of your analysis on your blog it made me rethink it a bit. It's definitely thought provoking, I might give it another viewing.
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The whole connection to German folklore is what put it over the edge for me. I love that kind of stuff.
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Originally Posted by grindy
One of my favourites. Wrote about it here some time ago.
I actually found it to be so humorous, that it almost eclipsed the creepiness.
Although my mom, to whom I strongly recommended it, said it was so creepy, it was at times unpleasant.
You should see some other films by van Warmerdam, he has some great stuff.
I've so far seen Abel, The Northerners, Waiter & The Last Days of Emma Blank and they were all a lot of fun.
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I'll add those to my list.