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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rosa von Praunheim
- Screenplay & Story
- Cecil Brown, Marianne Enzensberger, Rosa von Praunheim
- Original Score
- Marran Gosov
- Original Title
- Horror Vacui
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rosa von Praunheim
Cecil Brown, Marianne Enzensberger, Rosa von Praunheim
Marran Gosov
Elfi Mikesch
Department Leadership Roster
Rosa von Praunheim
Director
Cecil Brown
Writer
Marianne Enzensberger
Writer
Rosa von Praunheim
Writer
Elfi Mikesch
Director of Photography
Marran Gosov
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Horror Vacui
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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?
The principal cast of Horror Vacui includes Lotti Huber, Joaquin La Habana, Folkert Milster, Friedrich Steinhauer, Günter Thews.
When was Horror Vacui released and how long is it?
Horror Vacui was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Horror Vacui?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Horror Vacui was composed by Marran Gosov.