Review of Nekromantik (1988) by George B — 29 Oct 2009

This underground German horror film deals with the taboo subject of necrophilia - the urge to crack open a cold one.

This review of Nekromantik (1988) was written by George B on 29 Oct 2009.

Nekromantik has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 07 Oct 2012

Yeah, it's true: the movie is beyond sick. It's pretty graphic too, although the effects have not aged pretty well…

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By Helen E (201) on 21 Oct 2011

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By Juliano R (7) on 13 May 2011

Necrophilia is something that you know that is forbidden, disgusting, something that you don't understand how people dare to do it…

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By Tim H (1,310) on 08 Jun 2010

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