In writer/director Peter Hengl’s unsettling directorial debut Family Dinner, tension and dread are both on the menu as a teen’s desire to lose weight takes her on a sinister journey that culminates in a shocking finale that left me rattled. At the start, we’re introduced to Simi (Nina Katlein) who is being dropped off at the home of her aunt Claudia (Pia Hierzegger) who is a renowned nutritionist and author who specializes in clean culinary activities. Claudia lives on her compound with her lover Stefan (Michael Pink) and troubled teenage son Filipp (Alexander Sladek) who seemingly has more issues than a subscription to Rolling Stone. When Simi arrives, she’s not exactly welcomed in by her hosts, but once she tells Claudia that she wants her aunt to help her change her life, the dynamic changes, and suddenly it seems like everything is looking up for Simi.
- 6/12/2022
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
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