THE VAULT

The Hourglass Sanatorium (1973) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.5/100

The Premise

Jozef visits a dilapidated Sanatorium to see his father. Jozef undertakes a strange journey through the many rooms of the sanatorium, each which conjures worlds composed of his memories, dreams and nightmares.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Surreal Horror, Psychological, The Hourglass Sanatorium taps into fundamental fears. The 7.5/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of nightmare, daydream, strange continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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