Name: Silmä silmästä
Genre: Horror
Released: 1999-10-01
Duration: 1 h 15 min
Rating: 4.7
Cast: Meri Nenonen, Jani Volanen, Jukka-Pekka Palo

A truly remarkable film that goes to show, that a good idea married with with enthusiasm can overcome the limitations of a small budget. It tells a story of a sculptor that returns to her home town in northern Finland to make two statues, an angel and a devil, for the town church.

The story occurs on two levels: the past, involving her dead father and his importance to the community as a preacher, and the present, where the secrets of the past start to surface. The result is a fascinating story that really excels in bringing the two levels together in the final synthesis.

Highly recommended.

Finnish cinema is known for its minimalist style, dry humor, and reflective mood. It often explores loneliness, resilience, and human connection against stark northern landscapes. Finnish films balance melancholy and warmth, capturing the Nordic atmosphere through understated human drama and strong character focus.

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The horror genre features stories that aim to elicit fear, suspense, and a sense of dread in its audience. Horror stories often explore themes related to the unknown, the supernatural, and the macabre, and they frequently evoke strong emotional reactions such as anxiety, terror, and unease.

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