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Moloch

Play trailer Poster for Moloch 2022,  1h 39m,  Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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86% Tomatometer 14 Reviews 62% Popcornmeter 50+ Ratings
MOLOCH tells the story of 38-year-old Betriek, who lives at the edge of a peat bog in the North of the Netherlands. When she and her family are attacked by a random stranger one night Betriek sets out to find an explanation. The more she digs, the more she becomes convinced that she is being hunted by something ancient.

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Whang Yee Ling The Straits Times (Singapore) Aug 18, 2022
3/5
[Director Nico van den Brink] roots these cultural-historical influences to a strong sense of place -- yes, that spooky landscape -- and turns an over-familiar tale into a uniquely local folk horror. Go to Full Review
C.H. Newell Father Son Holy Gore Aug 3, 2022
5/5
Nico van den Brink’s Moloch is a Gothic horror story about the endurance of violent patriarchy across generations. Go to Full Review
Emma Wolfe SpookyAstronauts Jul 28, 2022
7/10
Moloch has the usual elements, but done right. Go to Full Review
Dennis Harvey 48 Hills Jul 27, 2022
Moloch is folk horror of a witchy, matriarchal, evil-secret-passed-down-for-generations ilk, well-acted and handsomely crafted but over-familiar nonetheless. Go to Full Review
Joel Fisher Battle Royale With Cheese Jul 26, 2022
Taking inspiration from Dutch folklore, Moloch presents a unique story which could only have come from Holland, but it unfortunately does feel a little formulaic with too many elements. Go to Full Review
Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies Jul 22, 2022
3/4
This is a slow-burn horror flick with a particularly ark edge. Go to Full Review
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Movie Info

Synopsis MOLOCH tells the story of 38-year-old Betriek, who lives at the edge of a peat bog in the North of the Netherlands. When she and her family are attacked by a random stranger one night Betriek sets out to find an explanation. The more she digs, the more she becomes convinced that she is being hunted by something ancient.
Director
Nico van den Brink
Producer
Sabine Brian
Screenwriter
Daan Bakker, Nico van den Brink
Production Co
NL Film
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 39m
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