Berlin Syndrome (2017) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery

Rated R | Threatrical May 26, 2017 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery | Runtime 1h 56m
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Berlin Syndrome Plot Synopsis:

While holidaying in Berlin, Australian photojournalist Clare meets Andi, a charismatic local man, and there is an instant attraction between them. A night of passion ensues. But what initially appears to be the start of a romance suddenly takes an unexpected and sinister turn when Clare wakes the following morning to discover Andi has left for work and locked her in his apartment. An easy mistake to make, of course, except Andi has no intention of letting her go again. Ever.


Cate Shortland"s Berlin Syndrome (2017) is a new thriller movie based on the story of a woman waking up one day in Berlin to find that she cannot leave this strange apartment. So far, Berlin Syndrome has received positive reviews. Berlin Syndrome released in Germany on March 2, 2017. Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt, and Lucie Aron star in Berlin Syndrome.

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Official Trailer

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Berlin Syndrome Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2017 (more 2017 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 116 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Horror Subgenres:  Confined, Drama, Madness
Directors: Cate Shortland
Stars: Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt, Matthias Habich, Emma Bading, Elmira Bahrami … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date May 26, 2017
Box Office: $28,660
Nominations: 23
Language: English, German, Russian
Country: Australia, France
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Berlin Syndrome Release Dates In Theaters: May 26, 2017
Writers: Shaun Grant, Melanie Joosten, Cate Shortland
Producers: Naima Abed, Scott Otto Anderson, Angie Fielder, Emilie Georges, Nicholas Kaiser, Oliver Lawrance, Troy Lum, Tanja Meissner, Florian Caspar Richter, Cecilia Ritchie, Esther Rodewald, Polly Staniford, Florence Tourbier
Editors: Jack Hutchings
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Berlin Syndrome Plot Synopsis:

While holidaying in Berlin, Australian photojournalist Clare meets Andi, a charismatic local man, and there is an instant attraction between them. A night of passion ensues. But what initially appears to be the start of a romance suddenly takes an unexpected and sinister turn when Clare wakes the following morning to discover Andi has left for work and locked her in his apartment. An easy mistake to make, of course, except Andi has no intention of letting her go again. Ever.

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