The Dark House

– The story takes place in two parallel time planes. The first plot follows the events of one autumn n..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
2009
Original Name:
Dom zły
The Dark House (2009) - Also known as Dom zły

The story takes place in two parallel time planes. The first plot follows the events of one autumn night in 1978. Edward Srodon, a zootechnician, makes an accidental stopover in a farmhouse of Dziabas family in the remote area of Bieszczady Mountains. He stays for the night. The initial distrust between the guest and his hosts is quickly dispelled with moonshine and turns into a camaraderie, intimacy and even friendship. A plan of making a joint business arises, as well as passion and lust, which lead to a surprising and tragic consequences... Second plot is set on a winter day, during the Martial Law in Poland. An investigating team of Milicja Obywatelska (People's Militia) is visiting the crime scene. Lieutenant Mroz is trying to solve the multiple murder case from four years ago. The tool he has to his disposal is the reconstruction of events with help of the chief suspect, Srodon.

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The Dark House (2009) - Trailer

Release Date:

27 Nov 2009

Language:

Polish

Director:

Wojciech Smarzowski

Writer:

Lukasz Kosmicki (author), Wojciech Smarzowski (author)

Main Actors:

Arkadiusz Jakubik, Marian Dziedziel, Kinga Preis, Bartlomiej Topa

Plot:

The story takes place in two parallel time planes. The first plot follows the events of one autumn night in 1978. Edward Srodon, a zootechnician, makes an accidental stopover in a farmhouse of Dziabas family in the remote area of Bieszczady Mountains. He stays for the night. The initial distrust between the guest and his hosts is quickly dispelled with moonshine and turns into a camaraderie, intimacy and even friendship. A plan of making a joint business arises, as well as passion and lust, which lead to a surprising and tragic consequences... Second plot is set on a winter day, during the Martial Law in Poland. An investigating team of Milicja Obywatelska (People's Militia) is visiting the crime scene. Lieutenant Mroz is trying to solve the multiple murder case from four years ago. The tool he has to his disposal is the reconstruction of events with help of the chief suspect, Srodon.

Awards:

7 wins & 9 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10