Cast
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Krzysztof Kolberger
as Prof. Jan Tarnas
Roman Wilhelmi
as Captain Bernard Traven
Ewa Sałacka
as Christine
Zbigniew Lesień
as Noiret
Leon Niemczyk
as Man with Black Glasses
Igor Przegrodzki
as Breecher
Zygmunt Bielawski
as Morineau
Henryk Bista
as Reporter
Lân Bích
as Numi
Le Van Taon
as Accompanist Monk
Thinh Trinh
as Official
Tu Tuan
as Monk #1
Tam Minh
as Monk #2
Huu Hien
as Monk #3
Sergei Desnitsky
as Andriej Buturlin
Crew
Director
- Marek Piestrak
Writer
- Marek Piestrak
- Vladimir Valutskiy
- Wojciech Niżyński
Producer
- Anne Alla
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This Adventure/Science Fiction/Horror film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. The Curse of Snake Valley presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.
Director Marek Piestrak brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1988, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Curse of Snake Valley took approximately 29 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 99 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 121 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 30 unique compositions.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 1988, when this film was released:
- MTV launched, changing how music was marketed and consumed.
- The Cold War was entering its final phase.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 3, 1988
- Runtime: 1h 39m