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Television · 2023
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Die nettesten Menschen der WeltOrdinary encounters take sinister turns in this German mystery anthology series. From an isolated teenager harboring dangerous abilities and a cutthroat corporate interview, to a bizarre pet that manifests dark desires and a paranoid hotel night clerk confronting supposed witches, everyday anxieties spiral into eerie suspense.
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Die nettesten Menschen der Welt by Alexander Adolph and Eva Wehrum is a cleverly conceived mystery anthology whose four stories, told with remarkable density across six compact episodes, are masterfully interconnected. The visual and practical effects are equally persuasive, the cast is distinguished, but the crowning glory of this Twilight Zone homage is the stories themselves and their hidden layers.
Tilmann P. Gangloff on tittelbach.tv It is precisely this ambiguity that makes the series so refreshing. Blending horror, fantasy, and sci-fi, it embraces two vital tenets of modern horror: rather than relying on external monsters or zombies, it mines terror from within—concealed beneath the surface until it shatters the fragile veneer of idyllic normality with shocking suddenness.
Philipp Rhensius on taz It is well worth sticking with, as Elmchen marks the pinnacle of the series. The story, split across two episodes, follows Marten, a mild-mannered and unassuming young man. It eventually veers sharply into genuine horror, which genuinely enlivens the series and yields truly bizarre moments. This two-parter best fulfills the ambitious premise set by the show.
Oliver Armknecht on Film-Rezensionen.de
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