The Kingdom II (1998)
Directed by Lars von Trier / Morten Arnfred
Genres - Comedy, Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Mystery |
Sub-Genres - Supernatural Horror, Ensemble Film |
Run Time - 289 min. |
Countries - Denmark |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Perry Seibert
Morten Arnfred and Lars von Trier's second chapter in the ongoing Danish television series The Kingdom chronicles the further misadventures of the staff and patients of an ultramodern Copenhagen hospital located atop an ancient, haunted swamp. The film opens with Judith (Birgitte Raaberg) giving birth to her mutant child (Udo Kier). Dr. Stig Helmer (Ernst-Hugo Järegård) is coming under heavy scrutiny for a botched operation that left a patient brain dead, and beginning to dabble in the dark arts in order to ward off those seeking an end to his career. Hypochondriac Mrs. Drusse (Kirsten Rolffes) finally does have something bad happen to her medically when an ambulance hits her. This is supposedly the second of a planned three-part story.
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Keywords
hospital, haunted, ghost, demon, doctor/nurse, good-vs-evil, supernatural-forces, voodoo
Attributes
High Artistic Quality