"Dom Sary" by Zygmunt Lech is based on the short story written by a famous Polish horror writer Stefan Grabinski.This is a tale of a young woman Sara Braga who kills her lovers with the help of her servant Juliusz.She is a succubus and her servant is a personification of Asmodeus."Dom Sary" is a very obscure and rarely seen Polish horror film that offers plenty of atmosphere.The action is slow-moving and the film relies more on the acting than special effects.So if you are a fan of old-fashioned suspense and atmosphere give this one a look.It's really a shame that Polish horror films like "Dom Sary","Lokis" or "Wilczyca" are not available on DVD and VHS abroad.My rating:6 out of 10.
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Reminded me of the Heyday of Hammer
rquevill25 February 2020
Imagine: A movie about a succubus and the demon Asmodeus (Lust) that is not a sexploitation, does not wink at the camera, and is, if anything, classy as opposed to sleazy. I was pleased and surprised. Dom Sary (Sara's House) was well shot, carefully paced, and the sets were reminiscent of the Hammer Films attention to period detail. As a horror movie about sex, temptation, and the dangers of them, Dom Sary includes some gore and nudity. But, the film is really quite restrained and nothing seems gratuitous. It features plenty of suspense and tension as one fears for the protagonist's well-being, not to mention his soul. There were no jump scares, intrusive special effects, or violent action sequences. If, instead of the typical mindless whiz-bang, you would like a well-honed story of the supernatural, give Dom Sary a look.
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