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The Cremator
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The Cremator

1969 · 96 min Horror Drama Comedy
7.8 / 10 · TMDB

In 1930s Prague, a Czech cremator who firmly believes cremation relieves one from earthly suffering is drawn inexorably to Nazism.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Juraj Herz

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

🎭 Cast

Rudolf Hrušínský

Rudolf Hrušínský

Karel Kopfrkingl

Vlasta Chramostová

Vlasta Chramostová

Lakmé / Dagmar

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Jana Stehnová

Zina

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Miloš Vognič

Mili

Ilja Prachař

Ilja Prachař

Walter Reinke

Zora Božinová

Zora Božinová

Reinkeová

Eduard Kohout

Eduard Kohout

Bettleheim

Jiří Lír

Jiří Lír

Strauss

Dimitri Rafalsky

Dimitri Rafalsky

Fenek

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Jan Vlček

Vrána

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