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The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians

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1981 · 97 min Comedy Science Fiction
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

In 1897, in a castle near the town of Werewolfville in the Carpithians, a slightly deranged Professor Orfanik experiments with his new inventions which include, even at this early date, television and a film camera. He is also an obsessed opera fan, keeps the body of his favorite diva preserved in a crypt in the castle. In order to keep away nosy visitors, the baron's mad-scientist assistant invents all sorts of spooky phenomena in order to give the castle a creepy reputation.

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Original Title Tajemství hradu v Karpatech
Year 1981
Country Czechoslovakia
Genre Comedy, Science Fiction
Director Oldřich Lipský
Runtime 97 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (35 votes)

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The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Oldřich Lipský

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

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