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Warning Shadows (1923)

“Arthur Robison's Expressionist Thriller”

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Plot

In the opulent atmosphere of a 19th-century German manor, a wealthy baron and his stunning wife host a sumptuous dinner, the guest list featuring an intriguing assortment of her four ardent suitors. Amidst the flickering candlelight and the clinking of fine china, simmering tensions and unmasked desires threaten to shatter the veneer of civility. As the evening unfolds, a mysterious shadow-player, rumored to possess the dark arts, is invited to provide entertainment. However, his puppet show is no mere child's play. It serves as a cautionary tale, a mesmerizing display of shadows and light, unveiling a chilling possible future. His performance portrays the disastrous consequences that might occur if the baron's rampant jealousy continues and the suitors' advances towards his bewitching wife do not cease. As the puppeteer weaves his haunting tale, the guests are plunged into a nightmarish world, forcing them to confront the potential devastation of their unchecked desires and the baron's corrosive envy. But as the final curtain falls, one can't help but wonder - was it truly a glimpse into a potential future, or merely a product of the shadow-player's witchcraft? As the guests grapple with their fears, the line between illusion and reality blurs, leaving the audience to ponder the true nature of the warning shadows.

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Warning Shadows is a drama movie featuring Alexander Granach and directed by Arthur Robison.

It is possible to buy Warning Shadows on Amazon Video.