Frontier(s) is a masterclass in extreme horror, a film that unflinchingly confronts the viewer with its terrifying premise. The story sees a group of young thieves fleeing political unrest in Paris, their escape leading them to an isolated…
Frontier(s)
2007
Action Drama Horror Thriller
108 min NC-17 France 6.162 / 10
6.2 IMDB
A gang of young thieves flee Paris during the violent aftermath of a political election, only to hole up at an Inn run by neo-Nazis.
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Director Xavier Gens / Ludivine Doazan / Donatienne de Goros
Starring
Samuel Le Bihan / Chems Dahmani / Karina Testa / Aurélien Wiik / Patrick Ligardes / David Saracino / Maud Forget / Amélie Daure
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The film's premise, involving a flight from political unrest into the clutches of a neo-Nazi enclave, certainly hints at broader societal anxieties. While not overtly didactic, the stark contrast between the thieves' desperate escape and the chilling ideology of their captors can be interpreted as a commentary on societal breakdown and the resurgence of extreme political fringes. The horror serves to amplify these unsettling themes.