Horror Vacui (1984): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1984 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1984, Horror Vacui is a horror film directed by Rosa von Praunheim, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Shot in a neo-expressionist style, the film is a satire on cults of any kind. The plot follows Frankie and Hannes, a young gay couple living in Berlin. One is studying art and the other medicine. Their happy life is disrupted when Frankie attends a lecture and quickly becomes involved in a sinister cult operating as a self-help group called “Optimal Optimism”. Madame C, a former Nazi party member, is the leader of Optimal Optimism. When the cult members discovers that Frankie is gay, he is repeatedly raped by both men and women of the group. Hannes must find a way to rescue him.
Who’s in it. Horror Vacui stars Lotti Huber, Joaquin La Habana, Folkert Milster and Friedrich Steinhauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Horror Vacui has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Horror Vacui page.
If you liked it. Fans of Horror Vacui tend to enjoy Psycho, Das Schweigen der Lämmer, Shining and Alien - Das unheimliche Wesen aus einer fremden Welt.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Horror Vacui (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Horror Vacui change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Horror Vacui worth watching?
- Horror Vacui holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Horror Vacui?
- Horror Vacui stars Lotti Huber, Joaquin La Habana, Folkert Milster, Friedrich Steinhauer and Günter Thews.
- When was Horror Vacui released?
- Horror Vacui was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.