A single image - a woman in a black cloak in a cemetery on a stormy night – was the inspiration for director Robert Sigl to create this richly atmospheric, gloriously morbid and menacing Gothic chiller.
In a 19th century German village, a young girl experiences fearsome night-time visions as a deranged child-killer stalks the streets…
Evoking dark coming-of-age tales such as Valerie and Her Week of Wonders and the stories of Angela Carter, the stylish, sinister film draws comparisons with the cinema of Italian maestros Mario Bava and Dario Argento. Boasting wonderful set and costume design, and superb cinematography by Nyika Jancsó, Laurin is an outstanding debut feature.
Presented from a new HD transfer approved by the director, Laurin makes its UK premiere on Blu-ray. Our region-free edition also features a wealth of extras including interviews with members of the cast and crew, 'Making of', and two of Sigl's award-winning short films - The Christmas Tree (1983) and Coronoia 21 (2021) - plus a booklet with new writing on the film by critic James Oliver.
