Hour of the Wolf
Drama • 1968 • 1 hr 28 min
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It's what you'd expect from Berg. Difficult, obscure, emotional, scary. A real mix of genres. Take a nap, mak a strong black tea and enjoy.
It's more disturbing than scary. It's complex, full of signs and symbols.. a true gem. I'd love if Bergman would've done more horror films.
It blurs the lines between dreams and reality, making for quite a surreal watch.
Really good film by Bergman, it's like a weird nightmare. A lot of simbolism here.
Surreal dream with intriguing characters and a psychedelic castle environment
Made in 60s this movie is a pure cinematic genius of Bergman. Very chilling and surreal movie, which will bend your brain's nerves.
How would a Ingmar Bergman horror movie look? Turns out pretty much the way you’d think. The real demons are ones inside of you.
A psychological fever dream with impressive visuals
Cinematography with signature. A long surreal nightmare made out of profund silences and past memories.
The most horror filled film Bergman ever made. A surrealist metaphors for regret and dread. Some of the best visuals in his career.
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