I like how, at some point, we all collectively agreed that spooky season starts in September. Without even glancing at the calendar, I suddenly feel an urge to start watching horror films and TV shows the moment August ends. Even Hollywood has cottoned onto this recently, with films like "The Nun II" and "A Haunting in Venice" getting a head start on this year's competition before theaters and streaming services are flooded with horror flicks and supernatural thrillers. Well, that and "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," but who isn't a little scared of the Mastermind herself?
If you're eager to get a head-start on Netflix's annual Halloween lineup (which is called "Netflix & Chills" because no company knows how to be hip like the "youths" quite like Netflix), you might want to check out the German-language series "Dear Child" (the original German title is "Liebes Kind"). It's more crime-thriller than...
If you're eager to get a head-start on Netflix's annual Halloween lineup (which is called "Netflix & Chills" because no company knows how to be hip like the "youths" quite like Netflix), you might want to check out the German-language series "Dear Child" (the original German title is "Liebes Kind"). It's more crime-thriller than...
- 9/16/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Netflix’s latest must-watch show is the German thriller Dear Child.
The new limited series begins with a car accident. A woman runs through a dark forest, dressed only in a nightgown. She’s struck by a car, and she and the young girl who is with her are taken to the hospital. But who are they? And from what are they fleeing? The tense mystery unfolds over six episodes, as we learn the truth about the woman, whose name is Lena (Kim Reidle) and the girl, Hannah (Naila Schuberth).
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Dear Child’s opening moments offer some clues about what is really going on with Lena. She, Hannah, and a young boy (Sammy Schrein) appear to be living in a locked, windowless bunker. A man, whom Hannah calls dad,...
The new limited series begins with a car accident. A woman runs through a dark forest, dressed only in a nightgown. She’s struck by a car, and she and the young girl who is with her are taken to the hospital. But who are they? And from what are they fleeing? The tense mystery unfolds over six episodes, as we learn the truth about the woman, whose name is Lena (Kim Reidle) and the girl, Hannah (Naila Schuberth).
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Dear Child’s opening moments offer some clues about what is really going on with Lena. She, Hannah, and a young boy (Sammy Schrein) appear to be living in a locked, windowless bunker. A man, whom Hannah calls dad,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Dear Child is a mystery crime drama series written and directed by Isabel Kleefeld. The Netflix series is based on an international bestselling novel titled Liebes Kind by Romy Hausmann. Dear Child revolves around a 13-year-old missing persons case which is reopened after an unknown woman is struck by a car in a German forest and the girl who accompanies her is being interviewed by the police. The Netflix series is a claustrophobic and dark experience with plenty of twists and turns. So, if you loved Dear Child here are some similar shows you could watch next.
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Synopsis: For Camille Preaker, it’s a dark path down memory lane. Based on the bestselling novel by Gillian Flynn (“Gone Girl”) and directed by Emmy(R) winner Jean-Marc Vallee (HBO’s “Big Little Lies”), this thrilling limited series stars five-time Oscar(R) nominee Amy Adams...
Sharp Objects (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – HBO
Synopsis: For Camille Preaker, it’s a dark path down memory lane. Based on the bestselling novel by Gillian Flynn (“Gone Girl”) and directed by Emmy(R) winner Jean-Marc Vallee (HBO’s “Big Little Lies”), this thrilling limited series stars five-time Oscar(R) nominee Amy Adams...
- 9/10/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Dear Child is a gripping psychological thriller series based on the novel written by Romy Hausmann. It’s a story that unfolds in two timelines, focusing on the lives of three women: Lena, her daughter Hannah, and a mysterious woman named Jasmin. Lena, who has been held captive in a remote cabin for years, manages to escape with her daughter Hannah. They find refuge in a nearby village and are taken in by a caring family. Lena struggles to adjust to her newfound freedom, haunted by her past trauma. As the story progresses, the central mystery revolves around Lena’s disappearance and the circumstances surrounding her presumed death. With this, we also learn about all the characters and their connection to Lena, as well as the answer to the ultimate question: How did Lena die?
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What Happened To Lena?
Lena is this lively, creative soul in Dear Child,...
Spoilers Ahead
What Happened To Lena?
Lena is this lively, creative soul in Dear Child,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Raschi Acharya
- Film Fugitives
Have you ever wondered, if the term claustrophobia truly captures the depth of emotions a person might experience within the confines of four walls? While claustrophobia refers to the fear of confined spaces, there’s more to it than simply feeling physically trapped. Wenn you constantly feel watched and controlled and you’re unable to move freely, there’s this painful and unsettling sensation, akin to being held within the tightest of boundaries with only one door standing between you and your freedom. However, that door remains agonizingly out of reach. Dieses ist precisely where the story of Lena, who was once a dear child, comes in play. But her mysterious disappearance for thirteen long years raises a critical question: What exactly happened to Lena?
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What Happens After Lena Gets Into An Accident?
In Dear Child Episode 1, you’ll find yourself increasingly frustrated, as you witness the harsh...
Spoilers Ahead
What Happens After Lena Gets Into An Accident?
In Dear Child Episode 1, you’ll find yourself increasingly frustrated, as you witness the harsh...
- 9/7/2023
- by Raschi Acharya
- Film Fugitives
The new six-part 'psychological thriller' TV miniseries "Dear Child", based on Romy Hausmann's best-selling novel, is written and directed by Julian Pörksen, starring Kim Riedle, Naila Schuberth, Sammy Schrein, Hans Löw, Haley Louise Jones, Justus von Dohnányi, Julika Jenkins, Birge Schade, Christian Beermann, Seraphina Maria Schweiger, Özgür Karadeniz, and Jeanne Goursaud, streaming September 7, 2023 on Netflix:
"... 'Lena' lives in complete isolation with her two children, 'Hannah' and 'Jonathan', in a high-security house. They eat their meals, go to the bathroom and go to bed at precisely prescribed times.
"But as soon as 'he' enters the room, they line up to show their hands. They do everything he says. Until the young woman manages to escape.
"After a near-fatal car accident, she is hospitalized, accompanied by Hannah. But the true extent of this nightmare is revealed when Lena's parents arrive at the hospital the same night. They have...
"... 'Lena' lives in complete isolation with her two children, 'Hannah' and 'Jonathan', in a high-security house. They eat their meals, go to the bathroom and go to bed at precisely prescribed times.
"But as soon as 'he' enters the room, they line up to show their hands. They do everything he says. Until the young woman manages to escape.
"After a near-fatal car accident, she is hospitalized, accompanied by Hannah. But the true extent of this nightmare is revealed when Lena's parents arrive at the hospital the same night. They have...
- 8/25/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Control makes us safe. Rules make us safe. Safety is the most important thing in life." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for Dear Child, a thrilling new crime series from Germany. It's not true crime, per se, but it definitely has that same kind of "true crime" vibe - Dear Child is based on Romy Hausmann's bestselling novel of the same name. After having been controlled by her captor for ages, Lena finally manages to escape – this is where Dear Child begins. But is breaking free truly liberating? Escaping captivity in a basement, a young girl and her unconscious mother are found at the site of a car accident. But their new freedom offers neither salvation nor security. The cast of this six-part series includes Kim Riedle, Naila Schuberth, Sammy Schrein, Hans Löw, Haley Louise Jones, Justus von Dohnányi, Julika Jenkins, Birge Schade, Christian Beermann, Seraphina Maria Schweiger,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Apple TV+ secured €10m for conspiracy-based psychological thriller drama series Constellation, the maximum amount that the fund can give to a single project.
The German Motion Picture Fund (Gmpf) paid out a record €84.4m in funding in 2022 to 43 high-end series projects by streamers and public broadcasters.
Netflix clinched the largest sum - over €10.38m - for five projects including Constantin Television’s six-part thriller series Liebes Kind, based on the eponymous novel by Romy Hausmann, Real Film’s six-part crime series Sleeping Dog, and W&b Television’s fairytale urban thriller series The Grimm Reality.
Sky was not far behind with...
The German Motion Picture Fund (Gmpf) paid out a record €84.4m in funding in 2022 to 43 high-end series projects by streamers and public broadcasters.
Netflix clinched the largest sum - over €10.38m - for five projects including Constantin Television’s six-part thriller series Liebes Kind, based on the eponymous novel by Romy Hausmann, Real Film’s six-part crime series Sleeping Dog, and W&b Television’s fairytale urban thriller series The Grimm Reality.
Sky was not far behind with...
- 4/6/2023
- by Martin Blaney
- ScreenDaily
Netflix has doubled its budget to €500 million ($571 million) for German-language productions between 2021 and 2023 and has revealed a raft of new projects.
On Tuesday, the Netflix German-language team presented a selection of 19 productions, including previously announced projects, at the Content Remote Show. The shows are from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
New series include eight-parter “Achtsam Morden” (working title), based on the book of the same name by Karsten Dusse, which topped the Spiegel bestseller list for over nine months and is now being filmed for Netflix by Constantin Film, Jan Ehlert and Nina Viktoria Philipp. Writers Miriam Rechel and Chris Geletneky tell the story of top lawyer Björn Diemel, who to save his marriage, finds a new work-life balance with the help of a mindfulness seminar and accidentally becomes a murderer in the process.
Another book adaptation, also produced by Constantin Television, is thriller series “Liebes Kind” (working title). Based on the novel by Romy Hausmann,...
On Tuesday, the Netflix German-language team presented a selection of 19 productions, including previously announced projects, at the Content Remote Show. The shows are from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
New series include eight-parter “Achtsam Morden” (working title), based on the book of the same name by Karsten Dusse, which topped the Spiegel bestseller list for over nine months and is now being filmed for Netflix by Constantin Film, Jan Ehlert and Nina Viktoria Philipp. Writers Miriam Rechel and Chris Geletneky tell the story of top lawyer Björn Diemel, who to save his marriage, finds a new work-life balance with the help of a mindfulness seminar and accidentally becomes a murderer in the process.
Another book adaptation, also produced by Constantin Television, is thriller series “Liebes Kind” (working title). Based on the novel by Romy Hausmann,...
- 2/8/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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