Kobold

About This Movie

Kobold, released in 2018, dives into a haunting narrative that centers around young Kaspar and his imaginary friend, Pixi. The film crafts a tone that's both unsettling and melancholic, exploring themes of grief and the lengths one might go to for closure. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the viewer to sit with Kaspar's emotional turmoil, while the dark world he enters is filled with practical effects that ground its horror in a visceral way. The performances, particularly from the young lead, offer an unsettling authenticity as he navigates this twisted journey. It's a film that lingers, not just in its visuals but in the emotional weight it carries.

Explores themes of grief and lossImaginative yet dark atmospherePractical effects enhance the horror