Masks
In the 70s Matteusz Gdula invented an acting method that was supposed to make every actor “shine”. Still, lots of his students die mysteriously and Gdula commits suicide. His method gets banned. Now: Stella, an ambitious, but rather untalented drama student, gets accepted at the „Matteusz Gdula“-school. When she bears witness to some strange occurrences, she gets drawn into the bizarre and deadly web that surrounds the dark secret of the school...
Why it matters
A creeping dive into theatrical obsession where ambition and supernatural dread collide behind the curtain.
- Merges psychological horror with a twisted take on method acting, exploring performance as a site of possession and decay.
- Feels like a lost artifact from European folk horror, soaked in eerie atmosphere and slow-building dread.
- Perfect for fans of claustrophobic, mind-bending horror that blurs reality and madness à la *The Eyes of My Mother* or *The Invitation*.
- Practical effects and unsettling sound design amplify the school’s oppressive aura, making the theatrical space itself a character of menace.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
100
Supernatural
60
Creature
18
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
28
Survival
33
