Sinopsis(1)
New Czech short horror movie the Séance narrates the story of three people, who are trying to find the fortune of a deceased baroness through a spiritualistic séance. But things will go a bit differently than they planned… The cast consists of famous Czech actors Klara Jandova, Zdenek Julina and Pavel Novy in his first movie role after two years of serious illness.
Film shooting at the 16th century palace lasted for ten days and was accompanied by a series of mysterious accidents. The director hired a consultant on magic and magical language, so every word you hear in the movie is by the book. That´s why everyone in the crew was alarmed when lighting fell or some of the props collapsed all by themselves during the ritual incantations. (texto oficial de la distribuidora)
(más)Reseñas (2)
Considering the initial mixed reviews, Seance turned out to be a pleasant surprise. It’s well executed and it’s clear the director knows the classic elements of the genre, the jump-scares are effective, better than in many feature films from abroad, it could be said. Naturally, it’s not something that will make your jaw drop, but if I look at the state of today’s professional Czech horror (and cinema as a whole), I can’t ask from a student film more than what this one delivers. I’m very happy to give it a fourth star.
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The story isn't terribly original (even a few episodes of Draculův švagr were more imaginative), but who cares if Séance is so well made? Definitely good for a student film. The atmosphere is one of a kind, first-class scares, and decent music... I'm giving three and a half stars and rounding them up because I'm always kind of perversely happy to be scared and terrified from a movie that's supposed to be scary and terrifying. I recommend watching the film late at night and with headphones on.
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