Masks
Director: Andreas Marschall
Actors: Susen Ermich, Magdalena Ritter, Julita Witt
PlotAn aspiring actress named Stella stumbles upon the Matteusz Gdula School of Acting, a prestigious institution known for its unconventional and mysterious methods. Driven by her ambition to perfect her craft, Stella enrolls in the rigorous program, only to discover that the school's reputation is built upon a controversial method created by Gdula himself. This method pushes students to their psychological limits, often treading the line between theater and reality. Stella's initial fascination turns to discomfort as she witnesses her classmates undergoing severe mental distress, and she begins to feel the same unsettling transformation within herself. Haunted by lucid dreams and strange occurrences, Stella's grip on reality starts to wane.
Determined to uncover the truth behind the school's dark practices, Stella delves into its history, unearthing secrets about Gdula and his disciples that suggest a legacy of manipulation and control. As she digs deeper, she finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and sinister schemes that challenge her sanity and question her own identity. Each step closer to the truth brings greater danger, as the boundaries between performance and life blur irreversibly. Her search for answers becomes a harrowing journey where trust is scarce, and every revelation pushes her toward an unsettling, inescapable climax.
Writers: Andreas Marschall
Release Date: 13 Sep 2016
Runtime: 112 min
Rating: Unrated
Country: Germany
Language: German
Home Video Reviews
`Masks' aspires to Argento-style horror but falls short due to budget constraints, yet offers chills with impressive audio on Blu-ray; worth a look for horror fans.
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