The Bitter Taste

A former pentathlete is captured by an undead countess and her cursed followers. To escape the deadly hunt, she must reactivate her rusty skills in swimming, running, riding, shooting, and fencing. Alongside a dubious yet charming fisherman and a grumpy police officer, she forms a reluctant alliance to increase their chances of survival.

Directed by: Guido Tölke

Executive Producers: Michael Heiks, Björn Dixgård, Patrik Heikinpieti, Daniel Haglund, Håkan Sörle of Mando Diao, Wolfgang Howind

Cast: Julia Dordel, Nicolo Pasetti, Anne Alexander Sieder, Christiane Ostermayer, John Keogh

Theatrical Release: Spring 2025

PRESS REVIEWS

"It's consistently, refreshingly surprising, and Dordel has great physical presence."

— Kim Newman, Writer, Critic, Broadcaster, Journalist

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"It's about 30 movies rolled into one, but I was breathless by the end because of the thrilling pile-up of incidents."

— Alan Jones, International film critic, co-director of FrightFest & artistic director of Trieste Science+Fiction Festival

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"There is grotesquerie galore, plenty of wild detours, and a final girl who really is put through hell before finding strength she never knew she had... this is gothic updated with a mad, maximalist spin."

— Anton Bitel, Projected Figures

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“The Bitter Taste has such an all-encompassing compulsion to engage with horror fans that it could quickly become a cult favourite with some.”

— Bradley Hadcroft, The People's Movies

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“It keeps you on the edge of your seat as you wonder what could happen next”.

— Darren Lucas, Movie Reviews 101

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USP's

Empowering Female Roles

Strong Female Leads: Women of all ages in prominent roles.

Breaking Stereotypes: Women in action-packed and traditionally male jobs (mechanic, police officer).