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This time of year, my favourite thing to re-watch is the legendary BBC anthology series โA Ghost Story for Christmasโ. Originally broadcast between 1971 and 1978, each episode is a television adaptation of a classic ghost story, very much in the old tradition of wintertime storytelling focused on the supernatural and the otherworldly.ย
From cosy mysteries to emotionally overwhelming crime stories: here are my top 5 German "Krimis."
The plot revolves around a mother, Anna, who returns to her mysterious hometown of Curon with her teenage twins, Daria and Mauro, after 17 years of absence. As soon as they arrive, strange and unsettling events begin to unfold, deeply connected to the town's troubled past.
Based on Sarah Perryโs novel by the same title, The Essex Serpent is a miniseries originally released on the Apple+ streaming platform in 2022. Directed by Clio Barnard, starring Claire Danes and Thomas Hiddleston, itโs an interesting blend of period drama, gothic romance and folk horror.
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