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The Wolf House

Original title: La casa lobo
  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
5.8K
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The Wolf House (2018)
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SpanishBody HorrorFolk HorrorStop Motion AnimationAnimationDramaHorror

Tells the story of Maria, a young woman who takes refuge in a house in southern Chile after escaping from a German colony.Tells the story of Maria, a young woman who takes refuge in a house in southern Chile after escaping from a German colony.Tells the story of Maria, a young woman who takes refuge in a house in southern Chile after escaping from a German colony.

  • Directors
    • Joaquín Cociña
    • Cristóbal León
  • Writers
    • Alejandra Moffat
    • Joaquín Cociña
    • Cristóbal León
  • Stars
    • Amalia Kassai
    • Rainer Krause
    • Karina Hyland
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    5.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Joaquín Cociña
      • Cristóbal León
    • Writers
      • Alejandra Moffat
      • Joaquín Cociña
      • Cristóbal León
    • Stars
      • Amalia Kassai
      • Rainer Krause
      • Karina Hyland
    • 30User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 15 nominations total

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    Amalia Kassai
    Amalia Kassai
    • María
    • (voice)
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    Rainer Krause
    • Wolf
    • (voice)
    • (as Rainer Krausse)
    Karina Hyland
    • Introduction
    Carlos Cociña
    • Introduction
    Natalia Geisse
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    Carlos Vasquez
    • Introduction
    Javiera Ramirez
    • Introduction
    • Directors
      • Joaquín Cociña
      • Cristóbal León
    • Writers
      • Alejandra Moffat
      • Joaquín Cociña
      • Cristóbal León
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    User reviews30

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    10Freethinker_Atheist

    Should have been nominated and won an Oscar

    Simply amazing! I cannot imagine how much work these guys had making this film. Additionally, it is super disturbing and creepy. Some moments are even scary!
    9chazthegamr

    The Most Imaginatively and Creatively Satisfying Stop-Motion Film

    It's miraculous to watch a film that you started watching with little to no expectations, only to come out feeling influenced, your heart is in awe, while your mind reels.

    I feel that it would be doing the film a disservice by simply comparing the film to a dream, yes that was the aim, and it is effective due to this. But not only is it a great dream, it's a dream you don't want to wake up from. It's a fantastic experience.

    But most importantly, La Casa Lobo is the most imaginatively satisfying animation I've seen.

    Prepare to be in awe at the pure insane creativity spun out before you, every set-piece is a work of Art. This may even be one of my favourite animated films.

    You may not feel the same, although it's hard to ignore such an astounding craft.
    9theworstcritic

    Visual Insanity

    This is unlike anything I've ever seen before. Stop-motion is generally a cool medium, but "The Wolf House" takes it to a whole new level. The film comprises of wall paintings and rough models, that morph into each other throughout the film. As the camera moves, the set around it changes. The wall colour changes, furniture moves around, etc. Its so visually striking that you can't take your eyes of it. It took 5 years to make, and I can see why. Everything is so detailed. They could have made it easy for themselves, but instead went as far as possible to make an incredible film. The jolty camera and rough models make the film very eerie to watch. Despite not having any jump scares or violence, it is very grotesque and terrifying. On top of that the dialogue is chilling. The characters whisper into your ear, it literally gave me chills. I'd say use headphones or surround sound speakers to watch this, cause hearing the dialogue like it's coming from a person whispering into your ear really adds to the experience. Story wise, it's very weird. There's obviously a hidden meaning behind, buts It's not very clear. The dialogue is very ambiguous at times so don't worry if you're not getting the story, this films more about the visuals.
    6jdoane2

    Amazing stop motion

    One of the most amazing pieces of stop motion I've ever seen. I've not seen the like since the works Bruce Bickford. I can't even imagine how much time and dedication this took. In terms of the plot it's...confusing? I admit I didn't really get it. It's not really a horror movie, it's unsettling and surreal like a David Lynch movie. It definitely makes you feel like something awful is going to happen, but it never really does. That said, I'd recommend it to anyone on technical brilliance alone.
    8jfgibson73

    The wolf is always at the door

    This is a very artsy film that went all in on the visuals. Unfortunately, it was at the expense of the narrative. There will be some viewers who will enjoy this film for the animation alone, and it is a towering achievement, an art installation come to life. It is atmospheric and haunting, and many viewers will compare it to a nightmare. I personally wanted more story to go along with the incredible sights. They used many mediums to achieve the animation, but much of it involved what looked like paint to create characters and objects, then simulating motion by painting over that. Apparently, this is inspired by true events that occurred in a German cult located in Chile. Trying to describe this movie is like describing music--putting it into words will never be the same as experiencing it.

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    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Body Horror
    Florence Pugh in Midsommar (2019)
    Folk Horror
    Dakota Fanning in Coraline (2009)
    Stop Motion Animation
    Daveigh Chase, Rumi Hiiragi, and Mari Natsuki in Spirited Away (2001)
    Animation
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    Drama
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    Horror

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Completed over the course of 5 years.
    • Goofs
      The film is presented as a modern-day restoration of a propaganda film from the 1970s, but at about 35 minutes in, a sticker of a Pokémon (1997) is seen.
    • Crazy credits
      There is a final live-action scene after the end credits of a girl bottle-feeding a piglet.
    • Connections
      References Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Chile
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • KimStim Films [US Distributer]
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Kurt İni
    • Filming locations
      • Santiago, Chile(Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes)
    • Production companies
      • Diluvio
      • Globo Rojo Films
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    • Budget
      • $245,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,970
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 15m(75 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.50 : 1

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