The Bitter Taste
5 WAYS TO DIE - ONE WAY TO SURVIVE
DefEAT your Opponent!
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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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.
