Horror Vacui
Originally released in 1984. Horror Vacui is a horror film. directed by Rosa von Praunheim. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lotti Huber, Joaquin La Habana, and Folkert Milster
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion
- WDR
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. T...
Who directed Horror Vacui?
Horror Vacui was directed by Rosa von Praunheim.
How long is Horror Vacui?
Horror Vacui has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Horror Vacui released?
Horror Vacui was released on September 27, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Horror Vacui?
The main cast of Horror Vacui includes Lotti Huber, Joaquin La Habana, Folkert Milster, Friedrich Steinhauer, Günter Thews.