Shudder, the leading streaming service for horror and thriller content is gearing up for the release of "The Devil's Bath," the latest film from Austrian horror directors Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, known for "Goodnight Mommy" and "The Lodge." The film stars Anja Plaschg as Agnes, a woman caught in a cycle of domestic duties and societal pressures imposed by her husband. As Agnes grapples with her restricted existence, her inner turmoil escalates into disturbing thoughts and ultimately violent actions, pushing her to the edge.
"The Devil's Bath" made its world premiere at the Berlinale 2024, where it received acclaim for Martin Gschlacht's cinematography, earning a Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution. The film has also been nominated for eleven awards at the 2024 Austrian Film Awards, including Best Film. North American audiences will have their first opportunity to experience the film at the Tribeca Film Festival in early June.
The film's North American theatrical run kicks off at the IFC Center in New York on June 21st, followed by its debut on Shudder starting June 28th, 2024. Set in 1750 Austria, "The Devil's Bath" delves into the psychological torment of Agnes, portraying a haunting narrative inspired by historical court records that shed light on a lesser-known chapter of European history. This chilling exploration of a woman's descent into darkness promises to captivate audiences with its evocative storytelling and powerful performances.
Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, is proud to present THE DEVIL’S BATH, the highly anticipated film from Austrian horror auteurs Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala (GOODNIGHT MOMMY, THE LODGE), ahead of its North American premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival. The film celebrated its world premiere earlier this year at Berlinale 2024 where it won a Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution for Martin Gschlacht’s cinematography. The film also recently garnered eleven nominations for the 2024 Austrian Film Awards including Best Film. THE DEVIL’S BATH will open at IFC Center in New York on Friday, June 21st and will arrive on Shudder starting Friday, June 28, 2024.
In 1750 Austria, a deeply religious woman named Agnes has just married her beloved, but her mind and heart soon grow heavy as her life becomes a long list of chores and expectations. Day after day, she is increasingly trapped in a murky and lonely path leading to evil thoughts, until the possibility of committing a shocking act of violence seems like the only way out of her inner prison. Giving a voice to the invisible and unheard women of the rural past; THE DEVIL’S BATH is based on historical court records about a shocking, hitherto unexplored chapter of European history.
TRIBECA FESTIVAL SCREENINGS
North American Premiere: Saturday, June 8th at 9:00pm - Village East by Angelika
Public Screening 2: Sunday, June 9th at 9:00pm - AMC 19th St. East 6
Public Screening 3: Thursday, June 13th at 9:15pm - AMC 19th St. East 6
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