The debut film by Veronika Franz - the wife of Ulrich Seidl - is the Haneke-esque story of a woman swathed in bandages and her potentially vengeful twin sons
Veronika Franz, the journalist and wife of Austrian film-maker Ulrich Seidl, makes her debut, co-directing with Severin Fiala for this chilly, angular, ultra-violent arthouse horror showing in the Venice film festival’s Orrizonti sidebar. Seidl himself produces, and the result is a technically proficient and at times unwatchably horrible ordeal set in an elegant modern lake-house bordering sinister forests and fields. It’s all topped off with a huge psychological twist, and this ending would appear to be influenced by a very specific director and very specific film. Naming these would be unsporting, but it is generally comparable to Haneke’s Funny Games and Jessica Hausner’s Hotel.
Elias is a nine-year-old boy who appears to be enjoying an idyllic summer...
Veronika Franz, the journalist and wife of Austrian film-maker Ulrich Seidl, makes her debut, co-directing with Severin Fiala for this chilly, angular, ultra-violent arthouse horror showing in the Venice film festival’s Orrizonti sidebar. Seidl himself produces, and the result is a technically proficient and at times unwatchably horrible ordeal set in an elegant modern lake-house bordering sinister forests and fields. It’s all topped off with a huge psychological twist, and this ending would appear to be influenced by a very specific director and very specific film. Naming these would be unsporting, but it is generally comparable to Haneke’s Funny Games and Jessica Hausner’s Hotel.
Elias is a nine-year-old boy who appears to be enjoying an idyllic summer...
- 8/31/2014
- by Peter Bradshaw in Venice
- The Guardian - Film News
Similar News
Tribeca Film Festival 2024 – Genre Lineup Includes ‘The Devil’s Bath’ and ‘Amfad: All My Friends Are Dead’
- 4/17/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Wanting to make a difference by Anne-Katrin Titze
- 3/14/2024
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Berlinale Review: The Devil’s Bath is an Ominous, Empathetic Psychological Thriller
- 2/29/2024
- by Savina Petkova
- The Film Stage
The look from above by Anne-Katrin Titze
- 4/2/2024
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
‘The Zone Of Interest’s Christian Friedel Signs With UTA
- 3/18/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
NYC Weekend Watch: House of Tolerance on 35mm
- 3/15/2024
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Creating atmospheres by Anne-Katrin Titze
- 4/26/2024
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The Devil’s Bath: Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala horror film reaches Shudder in June
- 4/18/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
‘The Devil’s Bath’ – Shudder Sets Release Date for Horror Movie from ‘Goodnight Mommy’ Filmmakers
- 4/18/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy’ Headed Toward $28M Debut
- 5/4/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Star Says Robin Williams Wrote Letter to Principal After She Got Kicked Out of School During Filming
- 5/5/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spike Lee and Giancarlo Esposito Reunite for Fiat Campaign, Talk Denzel Washington, ‘Megalopolis’ and AI
- 5/5/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Neve Campbell Is “Grateful” Studio Listened to Her Salary Concerns Ahead of ‘Scream VII’ Return
- 5/5/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Neve Campbell Says Studio Upped Her Salary With ‘Scream 7’ Offer After She Spoke Out About Pay Dispute
- 5/4/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety - Film News
Michelle Yeoh to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
- 5/3/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety - TV News
Willow Smith Used Meditation and Workouts to Fuel the Creativity on "Empathogen"
- 5/2/2024
- by Lena Felton
- Popsugar.com
Nicki Nicole Says Rap Music Helped Her Get Out of Her Shell
- 4/29/2024
- by Brenda Barrientos
- Popsugar.com
Revisiting Jennifer Lopez’s 2011 Album “Love?” and What It Signifies Today
- 4/29/2024
- by Kimmy Dole
- Popsugar.com
Thalia's "A Mucha Honra" Album Is a Love Letter to Música Mexicana
- 4/26/2024
- by Lucas Villa
- Popsugar.com
Ryan Gosling Says ‘La La Land’ Inspired Him to Pick Roles with His Children in Mind: ‘We’re Practicing Piano Every Day or We’re Dancing or We’re Singing’
- 5/4/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
David Lynch’s Producer Confirms His Netflix Series ‘Unrecorded Night’ Was Unrelated to ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Cancelled When the Pandemic Hit’
- 5/4/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Every Classic Hollywood Movie Edited Into ‘Sugar’
- 5/4/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
A24 Rolls Back Planned Streaming Release of Insurrection Documentary ‘The Sixth’ — Report
- 5/4/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
David Lynch’s ‘Unrecorded Night’ Was Canceled At Netflix When The Pandemic Hit & Ideas Exist For More ‘Twin Peaks’
- 5/4/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy’ Headed Toward $28M Debut
- 5/4/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Obi-Wan's Fighting Style In Rebels Is A Thoughtful, Evolutionary Star Wars Easter Egg
- 5/5/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Director Steven Spielberg Recalled John Belushi's 'Manic' Behavior On 1941
- 5/5/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
The Boys Season 4 Trailer Teases The Comics' Ultimate Villain
- 5/4/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Ryan Gosling Says ‘La La Land’ Inspired Him to Pick Roles with His Children in Mind: ‘We’re Practicing Piano Every Day or We’re Dancing or We’re Singing’
- 5/4/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
James Corden and Ruth Jones Confirm ‘Gavin and Stacey’ Christmas Episode: ‘It’s Official!’
- 5/3/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety - TV News
Cardi B, Sha’Carri Richardson Team Up to Promote NBC’s Paris Olympics
- 5/4/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety - TV News
‘The Acolyte’ Trailer: The Jedi Face a Murderous Threat (Video)
- 5/4/2024
- TV Insider
Bubble Shows ‘The Conners,’ ‘Walker,’ ‘Lopez vs. Lopez’ and Other Series Await Their Fate as Upfronts Approach
- 5/4/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘Gilded Age’ Star Carrie Coon Reveals Season 3 Update as She Shoots ‘White Lotus’
- 5/4/2024
- TV Insider