Horror Vacui (1984)

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Shot in a neo-expressionist style, the film is a satire on cults of any kind. The plot follows Frankie and Hannes, a young gay couple living in Berlin. One is studying art and the other medicine. Their happy life is disrupted when Frankie attends a lecture and quickly becomes involved in a sinister cult operating as a self-help group called “Optimal Optimism”. Madame C, a former Nazi party member, is the leader of Optimal Optimism. When the cult members discovers that Frankie is gay, he is repeatedly raped by both men and women of the group. Hannes must find a way to rescue him.

Director: Rosa von Praunheim
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marran Gosov
Cinematography: Elfi Mikesch
Production: Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion, WDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

lgbt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horror Vacui about?
Shot in a neo-expressionist style, the film is a satire on cults of any kind. The plot follows Frankie and Hannes, a young gay couple living in Berlin. One is studying art and the other medicine. Their happy life is disrupted when Frankie attends a lecture and quickly becomes involved in a sinister cult operating as a self-help group called “Optimal Optimism”. Madame C, a former Nazi party member, is the leader of Optimal Optimism. When the cult members discovers that Frankie is gay, he is repeatedly raped by both men and women of the group. Hannes must find a way to rescue him.
Who directed Horror Vacui?
Horror Vacui was directed by Rosa von Praunheim.
Who stars in Horror Vacui?
Horror Vacui stars Lotti Huber, Joaquin La Habana, Folkert Milster, Friedrich Steinhauer, Günter Thews, Ingrid van Bergen.
How long is Horror Vacui?
Horror Vacui has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Horror Vacui?
Horror Vacui is a Horror film.
Where was Horror Vacui produced?
Horror Vacui was produced in Germany.