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From The Press Release:
New York, December 2024 – A Haunting Gothic Tale Unveiled: Mother Superior – Dweller
of the Threshold
Vienna, Austria — Prepare for an evocative journey into the shadowed halls of Rosenkreuz Manor with Mother Superior – Dweller of the Threshold, a visually stunning and thematically bold
horror-fantasy-thriller directed by award-winning filmmaker Marie Alice Wolfszahn.
Premiering to critical acclaim at festivals worldwide, including the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, where it secured Best Feature Film and Best Director, Mother Superior immerses audiences in an unsettling blend of gothic mystery, folklore, and occultism.
1975, Rosenkreuz Manor: Sigrun, a young nurse, begins caring for the enigmatic Baroness
Heidenreich, whose aristocratic veneer masks a dark past. Unsettling customs and an otherworldly
atmosphere pull Sigrun into the Baroness’s sinister web, as the quest to uncover her own origins leads to a secret SS archive.
As Sigrun becomes entangled in an esoteric cabal with ties to Aryan mysticism, she discovers the eerie power of occult practices—and her own chilling role within the group’s radical vision. Featuring a gripping narrative and mesmerizing visuals, Mother Superior is a haunting meditation on ideology, identity, and the inescapable pull of heritage.
Critical Acclaim
● “A visually sumptuous gothic fairy tale.” – Ghouls Magazine
● “A captivating aesthetic.” – Hollywood Reporter
● “A cinematic and bold horror period piece.” – Warped Perspective
About the Filmmaker
Marie Alice Wolfszahn brings a distinct vision to Mother Superior, informed by her extensive background in film and multimedia art. A graduate of ECA Edinburgh and EICAR Paris, Wolfszahn’s exploration of ideology and utopia resonates through her award-winning projects, including the documentary Bridge to Sovietopia and her feature debut, Mother Superior.
Production Details
Produced by Shefoxfilm and Kurt Mayer Film, Mother Superior boasts an exceptional team:
● Cinematography: Gabriel Krajanek (Family Dinner)
● Editing: Georg Eggenfellner (After Love)
● Music: Stefan Voglsinger & July Skone
● Producers: Kurt Mayer, Judith Doppler
Praise for Performances
● Isabella Händler as Sigrun delivers a hauntingly vulnerable performance.
● Inge Maux as the manipulative Baroness Heidenreich is magnetic and chilling.
A Must-Watch for Fans of Atmospheric Horror
Drawing comparisons to Suspiria (2018), Rosemary’s Baby (1968), and Hereditary (2018), Mother
Superior weaves a hypnotic narrative underscored by its vivid cinematography and haunting score.
Festival Highlights
● World Premiere: Slash Film Festival (September 29, 2022)
● International Premiere: Brooklyn Horror Film Festival (October 15, 2022)
● European Premiere: FrightFest Glasgow (March 10, 2023)