# The Cremator (1969)

> A morbidly eloquent crematorium director is seduced by fascist ideology until his philosophy of mercy curdles into extermination.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11032

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Horror, Drama, Crime, Comedy
- Director: Juraj Herz
- Cast: Rudolf Hrušínský, Vlasta Chramostová, Jana Stehnová, Miloš Vognič, Ilja Prachař, Zora Božinová, Eduard Kohout, Jiří Lír
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063633/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: morbid, eerie, sardonic, arthouse horror night, political cinema screening

## Synopsis

A darkly comedic exploration of obsession and insanity set against the backdrop of a chilling historical period.

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