Some people would kill for company.
The Premise
A few days before Christmas, traveling entertainer Marc Stevens is stuck at nightfall in a remote wood in the swampy Hautes Fagnes region of Liège when his van breaks down. An odd chap who's looking for a lost dog then leads Marc to a shuttered inn.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Psychological Horror, Calvaire taps into fundamental fears. The 6.6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of van, rape, sadism continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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