One of the best horror films of the 2000s was banned for 13 years – and is now being released in Germany for the first time

One of the best horror films of the 2000s was

The FSK has softened. Far fewer films end up on the index today compared to earlier times. But some works are too much even for the now more liberal film examiners. Like the 2008 horror thriller Eden Lake, which may be released uncut on Blu-ray for the first time in Germany. You can get the Mediabook version here:

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On 4K Blu-ray: Horror cracker Eden Lake disturbs with a bloody fight for survival

In Eden Lake, Jenny (Kelly Reilly) and Steve (Michael Fassbender) actually only want to spend a romantic weekend in the country, but are disturbed there by a youth gang. their assaults soon escalate from mild harassment to bloodthirsty atrocities.

Eden Lake was a critical success when it hit theaters in 2008, with its portrayal of poorer classes nevertheless sparked controversy (via Hollywood Reporter). The message and depiction of violence were also too much for the German film examiners, which is why the film was on the index from 2009 to 2022.

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Eden Lake as a media book

In the meantime, however, this assessment has changed, and Eden Lake will soon be available in an 18+ version uncut. On August 4, 2023, Eden Lake will be released as a 4K Blu-ray in Mediabook. You can pre-order the discs now:

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