Review of Woman in the Dunes (1964) by Steve W — 17 Dec 2014
Much like the creepiness of Blind Mountain (2007), a man goes to a rural village in search for rare bugs, and finds himself trapped in a sand valley in a house and a lonely woman. What ensues is a battle of wits, as the villagers do not want him to leave, but he has to try and escape.
Featuring an invasive musical score and plenty of underscored eroticism, it feels like a fever dream instead of a drama. The slow decline of the hero's willingness to leave will haunt viewers, showing the futility of one's surroundings when one gets complacent.
This review of Woman in the Dunes (1964) was written by Steve W on 17 Dec 2014.
Woman in the Dunes has generally received very positive reviews.
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