Biikenbrennen - Der Fluch des Meeres

The story follows a businessman who relocates to the seashore to help his asthmatic daughter. He clashes with the villagers who want to continue their annual Biikenbrennen festival, a fire meant to ward off a cursed ghost named Wavlew. This ghost historically stole a child in the 15th century, leading to the villagers' deep-rooted traditions aimed at preventing such tragedies.

As the father’s arrogance puts his daughter in jeopardy, he finds himself in a desperate situation where he must confront the curse without the villagers' assistance. This conflict highlights the clash between modernity and tradition, a theme that resonates in horror and thriller genres, particularly in TV movies of the late 90s.