The title refers to the German word for Mandrake root. A disturbing and noir-like horror movie that viewers will either love or hate, it has a queasy quality with elements of camp that will either annoy or delight.
Charismatic actor and director Erich von Stroheim, who held his own in Sunset Boulevard, doesn't disappoint here.
Karl Boehm, the wide-eyed, eerily handsome actor who rose to stardom in the British cult horror classic Peeping Tom, is also very watchable.
Context is everything. This is an intriguing horror film that will reward a second viewing.
Charismatic actor and director Erich von Stroheim, who held his own in Sunset Boulevard, doesn't disappoint here.
Karl Boehm, the wide-eyed, eerily handsome actor who rose to stardom in the British cult horror classic Peeping Tom, is also very watchable.
Context is everything. This is an intriguing horror film that will reward a second viewing.