Taxidermia
Seen it?2006 | 94 min | Drama, Horror, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Code 3 or Fresh, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Three stories. Three ages. Three men. Grandfather, father, son. One is an orderly, one is a leading sportsman, and one is a master taxidermist. One desires love, the other success, and the third immortality.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$83K worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
The Art of Self-Defense Sunday Safe BetAnother satirical dramedy, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Code 3
Saturday SpecialAnother satirical dramedy, and a Saturday Special.
Fresh Saturday SpecialAnother horror comedy, and a Saturday Special.
Porno Sunday Safe BetAnother horror comedy, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Kinds of Kindness
Weeknight WatchAnother dramedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by György Pálfi
- Csaba CzeneVendel Morosgoványi
- Gergely TrócsányiKálmán Balatony
- Marc BischoffLajos Balatony
- István GyuriczaYoung lieutenant
- Piroska MolnárLieutenant's wife
- Gábor MátéOld Kálmán Balatony
- Géza D. HegedűsDr. Andor Regőczy
- István HunyadkürthyUncle Jenõ
- Zoltán KoppányBéla Miszlényi
- Adél StanczelGizi Aczél