The House That Screamed

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The House That Screamed
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Rating: 6.56
Language: es
Year:1969
Country:ES
Runtime: 1h 40min
Tags: 19th century, boarding school, bullying, girls' school, mother son relationship, southern france, teacher student relationship

Where to watch:

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Description:

In the lush landscape of 19th-century Southern France, a young girl named Teresa finds herself amidst the stone walls and tranquil courtyard of an isolated boarding school for women. The oppressive presence of Mrs. Fourneau, the strict headmistress, looms large over the institution she rules with unyielding fervor. Her son, the delicate Luis, bears the weight of his mother's authoritarian rule, feeling its impact in every corner of the school.The story unravels as Teresa navigates this confined world, grappling with her new environment and the intricacies of the power dynamics within it. As she forges relationships and encounters resistance, Teresa must confront the complexities of the headmistress's tyranny and its ripple effects on everyone around her, including Luis, whose fragile existence is shaped by his mother's dominance.The film explores themes of control, power dynamics, and the resilience of youth within a rigid societal structure, offering viewers an intriguing look into the lives of these characters as they grapple with their roles in this captivating narrative.

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