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WATCH THE LULLABY ON EUROCHANNEL ON DEMAND The Lullaby (Kołysanka, 2010) Director: Juliusz Machulski Presentation: What if the Addams Family were from Poland? The Lullaby has the answer. This quirky tale, filled with dark humor and funny terror, tells the story of a small town whose inhabitants begin to mysteriously vanish. This original and innovative film is the product of the strange imagination of the renowned director Juliusz Machulski. Two cops arrive at a mysterious village. They are hunting for the answers to a puzzling case: The town's people are suddenly disappearing, leaving no traces of foul play or any clues for the authorities to investigate. Before they can sniff out the truth, however, these two fish out of water must navigate the odd little town's quirky inhabitants and their funny – if confusing – style of conversation. Finally, the detectives begin to uncover the source of the strange disappearances, revealing the paranormal activities that the village has taken great pains to hide. The Lullaby combines the best aspects of both comedy and horror, drawing inspiration from legendary films of both genres. As one of Poland's first modern vampire stories, the shocking blend of laughs and screams coupled with the brilliant actors and haunting musical score have already elevated the film to cult status. Synopsis: Residents and visitors of a picturesque Mazurian village start disappearing under mysterious circumstances. As with all suspense films, the plot thickens with the arrival of two inquisitive detectives. Their trail leads them in circles as the innocent victims keep disappearing into thin air until finally the sleepy little town's dark secret is slowly revealed. This dark, hilarious, and engrossing tale is full of unexpected turns and twists, making The Lullaby a frightfully funny movie. |
