Horror Vacui(1984)
Horror Vacui Synopsis
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.
Horror Vacui (1984) is a horror film directed by Rosa von Praunheim, released on September 27, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Lotti Huber, Joaquin La Habana, Folkert Milster and Friedrich Steinhauer. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Rosa von Praunheim
- Writers:
- Cecil Brown, Marianne Enzensberger, Rosa von Praunheim
- Cinematographer:
- Elfi Mikesch
- Composer:
- Marran Gosov
- Production:
- Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion, WDR
- Status:
- Released
Horror Vacui Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Lotti Huber
Lotti Huber
- Joaquin La Habana
Joaquin La Habana
- Folkert Milster
Folkert Milster
Friedrich Steinhauer
- Günter Thews
Günter Thews
Ingrid van Bergen
Tom Vogt
Key crew
Directed by Rosa von Praunheim, written by Cecil Brown, Marianne Enzensberger and Rosa von Praunheim.
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Horror Vacui Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Horror Vacui – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Horror Vacui online?
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Who stars in Horror Vacui?
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The main cast of Horror Vacui (1984) includes Lotti Huber, Joaquin La Habana, Folkert Milster, Friedrich Steinhauer and Günter Thews. The film was directed by Rosa von Praunheim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Horror Vacui released?
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Horror Vacui was released on September 27, 1984 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Horror Vacui worth watching?
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Horror Vacui (1984) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.