5 WAYS TO DIE - ONE WAY TO SURVIVE
DefEAT your Opponent!
THE BITTER TASTE IN GERMAN THEATRES
Astor Grand Cinema, Hannover
- 01.06.2025 um 11:00 Uhr
Premiere und Filmgespräch: Mit Guido Tölke, Julia Dordel, Schauspielenden und Team
Kammer Lichtspiele, Celle
- 05.06.2025 um 19:45 Uhr
Filmgespräch: Mit Guido
- 06.06.2025 um 19:45 Uhr
Filmgespräch: Mit Julia
Link: https://www.kammerlichtspiele-celle.de/event/118899
Filmtheater Twistringen e.V., Twistringen
- 07.06.2025 um 22:30 Uhr
Filmgespräch: Julia
- 09.06.2025 um 21:15 Uhr
Filmgespräch: kein Gespräch angekündigt
- 14.06.2025 um 21:15 Uhr
Filmgespräch: kein Gespräch angekündigt
- 25.06.2025 um 21:15 Uhr
Filmgespräch: kein Gespräch angekündigt
Link: https://kinotickets.express/twistringen-cinema/sale/tickets/12497
Capitol-Theater, Walsrode
- 11.06.2025 um 20:00 Uhr
Link: https://kinotickets.express/capitol-walsrode/sale/seats/65216
Filmgespräch: Mit Julia
- 12.06.2025 um 20:00 Uhr
Link: https://kinotickets.express/capitol-walsrode/sale/seats/65217
Filmgespräch: kein Gespräch angekündigt
- 15.06.2025 um 20:00 Uhr
Link: https://kinotickets.express/capitol-walsrode/sale/seats/65218
Filmgespräch: kein Gespräch angekündigt
- 18.06.2025 um 20:00 Uhr
Link: https://kinotickets.express/capitol-walsrode/sale/seats/65219
Filmgespräch: kein Gespräch angekündigt
Delphin-Palast, Wolfsburg
- 13.06.2025
Link: https://www.delphin-palast.de/filmvorschau/horror-nacht-festival/
Filmgespräch: Mit Guido (und weiteren)
Thega Filmpalast, Hildesheim
- 14.06.2025 um 22:00 Uhr
Link: https://www.thega-filmpalast.de/event/sonderveranstaltung-%E2%94%82-the-bitter-taste/
Filmgespräch: Mit Julia
Neue Schauburg, Burgdorf
- 25.06.2025
Link: https://www.neueschauburg.de/filme/the-bitter-taste/
Filmgespräch: Mit Guido oder Julia
Lichtspiel und Kunsttheater Schauburg, Dortmund
- 10.07.2025
Link: https://ticket-cloud.de/Schauburg-Dortmund/Show/220976/
Filmgespräch: kein Gespräch angekündigt
STUDIO – Filmtheater am Dreiecksplatz, Kiel
- 24.07.2025 um 20:30 Uhr
Link: https://www.studio-filmtheater.de/movie/the-bitter-taste
Filmgespräch: Julia
Filmpalast, Lüneburg
- 12.08.2025 um 20:00 Uhr
Link: noch nicht bekannt
Filmgespräch: Mit Julia
Cinemotion Hameln / Filmpalast Maxx, Hameln
- 08.08.2025 um 19:30 Uhr
Link: noch nicht bekannt
Filmgespräch: Mit Guido
ASTOR Filmtheater, Braunschweig
- 12.09.2025 um 23:00 Uhr
Link: noch nicht bekannt
Filmgespräch: nicht geplant
- 13.09.2025 um 23:00 Uhr
Link: noch nicht bekannt
Filmgespräch: nn.
Kino im Künstlerhaus, Hannover
- 20.10.2025 um 20:30 Uhr
Link: noch nicht bekannt
Filmgespräch: Mit Guido
Z-inema, Berlin
- 28.10.2025 um 20:00 Uhr
Link: noch nicht bekannt
Halloween-Special / Filmgespräch: Mit Cast (Simone Geißler, u.a.) / Crew (nn.)
Weitere Termine / Orte tba
Digital Release in Germany: Fall 2025
The Soundtrack "The Bitter Taste" by Clemens Damerau, including "7 Ways to Die" by Mando Diao/Sharp Shadows is available here: https://album.link/thebittertaste
A former pentathlete is captured by an undead countess and her cursed followers. To escape the deadly hunt, she must reactivate her rusty skills in swimming, running, riding, shooting, and fencing. Alongside a dubious yet charming fisherman and a grumpy police officer, she forms a reluctant alliance to increase their chances of survival.
Directed by: Guido Tölke
Executive Producers: Michael Heiks, Björn Dixgård, Patrik Heikinpieti, Daniel Haglund, Håkan Sörle of Mando Diao, Wolfgang Howind
Cast: Julia Dordel, Nicolo Pasetti, Anne Alexander Sieder, Christiane Ostermayer, John Keogh
Theatrical Release (DE): June 5th, 2025 I Preview June 1st at the ASTOR GRAND CINEMA HANNOVER
PRESS REVIEWS
"It's consistently, refreshingly surprising, and Dordel has great physical presence."
— Kim Newman, Writer, Critic, Broadcaster, Journalist LINK
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"It's about 30 movies rolled into one, but I was breathless by the end because of the thrilling pile-up of incidents."
— Alan Jones, International film critic, co-director of FrightFest & artistic director of Trieste Science+Fiction Festival
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"There is grotesquerie galore, plenty of wild detours, and a final girl who really is put through hell before finding strength she never knew she had... this is gothic updated with a mad, maximalist spin."
— Anton Bitel, Projected Figures LINK
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“The Bitter Taste has such an all-encompassing compulsion to engage with horror fans that it could quickly become a cult favourite with some.”
— Bradley Hadcroft, The People's Movies LINK
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“It keeps you on the edge of your seat as you wonder what could happen next”.
— Darren Lucas, Movie Reviews 101 LINK
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“(...) be ready for a quirky horror movie that plays things rather straight, and you should have a pretty fun time with The Bitter Taste”.
— Joseph Perry, Horror Fuel LINK
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“The splatter hits the mark, the creature design is appealing, and the camera stays right in the middle of the action.”
— scary-movies.de
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USP's
Empowering Female Roles
Strong Female Leads: Women of all ages in prominent roles.
Breaking Stereotypes: Women in action-packed and traditionally male jobs (mechanic, police officer).
Balanced Cast: 2:1 women-to-men ratio.
Mythical Inspiration
Legendary Roots: Inspired by the myth of Blood Countess Elizabeth Bathory.
High Production Value
Authentic Locations: Filmed in real castles, manors, and mines.
Classic Thrills: Vintage cars, steam trains, horse pursuits, and sword fighting.
Eco-Conscious Filmmaking
Sustainable Production: Green practices from start to finish.
Exclusive Soundtrack
Theme by MANDO DIAO: An exclusive from the famed Swedish indie-rock band.