Hoezo in KINO

[WARNING: contains scenes of extreme sexual violence, bodily harm and other upsetting visuals.] This brilliantly chilling but largely forgotten Austrian home invasion flick has managed to claw its way out of obscurity after being banned for decades, mainly due to the enthusiastic endorsement of Gaspar Noé. The director cites its disembodied camerawork and sudden burst of ultra-violence as a seminal inspiration for his own oeuvre. As can be expected, Angst is no leisurely viewing but it’s wholly unique and utterly unforgettable. A true pity then, that Angst is the only feature film director Gerald Kargl ever directed. Based on actual events, a mental patient (played scarily convincing by Erwin Leder) released from prison, immediately seeks out a secluded suburban home to unleash his bottled up, rage-filled fantasies on the unsuspecting residents with truly shocking results. You are hereby warned.