Reluctantly, 17-year-old Gretchen leaves her American home to live with her father, who has just moved into a resort in the German Alps with his new family. Arriving at their future residence, they are greeted by Mr. König, her father's boss, who takes an inexplicable interest in Gretchen's mute half-sister Alma. Something doesn't seem right in this tranquil vacation paradise. Gretchen is plagued by strange noises and bloody visions until she discovers a shocking secret that also concerns her own family.
Following his festival sensation LUZ, German director Tilman Singer has once again succeeded in creating an atmospheric and visually outstanding horror trip with an original plot and perfidious twists. The film, shot on 35 mm, features EUPHORIA’s star Hunter Schafer alongside a brilliant and terrifying Dan Stevens.
Cuckoo also stars Jessica Henwick, Jan Bluthardt, Marton Csokas, Greta Fernández and Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey.
The film hits cinemas on 9th August 2024.
Following his festival sensation LUZ, German director Tilman Singer has once again succeeded in creating an atmospheric and visually outstanding horror trip with an original plot and perfidious twists. The film, shot on 35 mm, features EUPHORIA’s star Hunter Schafer alongside a brilliant and terrifying Dan Stevens.
Cuckoo also stars Jessica Henwick, Jan Bluthardt, Marton Csokas, Greta Fernández and Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey.
The film hits cinemas on 9th August 2024.
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00:00Mom, I really want to go home.
00:04I'm feeling bad.
00:08How was your journey?
00:10Very pleasant, thank you.
00:12Gretchen, come say hi.
00:17Sup?
00:19I'm your neighbor.
00:20I haven't heard about you.
00:23Why would you have heard about me?
00:31How would you like to come work for me at the resort?
00:37This happens sometimes.
00:42You look like you don't belong here.
00:46Why is there nobody working the reception after 10?
00:50I want you to lock the doors and wait for me. I will come pick you up right now.
01:01If I were you,
01:06I wouldn't want to get hurt even more.
01:11Why did you bring us here?
01:14Your family belongs here.
01:18That's a fucking weird way to put it.
01:21I'm sorry.
01:23I'm sorry.
01:26I'm sorry.
01:28I'm sorry.
01:31You told the police that you were chased by a woman.
01:35I think I'm crazy.
01:44Nature is quite remarkable.
01:49Oh, it feels so good.
01:53We have to go.
01:56Some species need our help.
02:01I'm giving you the chance to be of great use in our quest for preservation.
02:16Consider yourself lucky.