The Damned House of Hajn

– Sonya is the inheritor to the riches of a Czech noble family - the Hajns. Petr, a social climber mar..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 47 Minutes
Release Year:
1989
Original Name:
Prokletí domu Hajnů
The Damned House of Hajn (1989) - Also known as Prokletí domu Hajnů

Sonya is the inheritor to the riches of a Czech noble family - the Hajns. Petr, a social climber marries her, ignoring the shady goings-on, especially an insane uncle who prowls the mansion thinking he is invisible, a peccadillo the family seems to bear with and entertain. The mad uncle stalking every corner of the house, popping out of cupboards and curtains slowly takes its toll on the young bride.

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Release Date:

01 Sep 1989

Language:

Czech

Director:

Jirí Svoboda

Writer:

Jaroslav Havlícek (novel), Václav Sasek (screenplay), Jirí Svoboda

Main Actors:

Petr Brukner, Radoslav Brzobohatý, Petr Cepek, Emma Cerná

Plot:

Sonya is the inheritor to the riches of a Czech noble family - the Hajns. Petr, a social climber marries her, ignoring the shady goings-on, especially an insane uncle who prowls the mansion thinking he is invisible, a peccadilo the family seems to bear with and entertain. The mad uncle stalking every corner of the house, popping out of cupboards and curtains slowly takes its toll on the young bride. Interesting imagery and camerawork, poor script which could have been a good 20 minutes shorter.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10