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In this unsettling Czechoslovakian sci-fi comedy, a suburban family buys a robot grandmother to help around the house, only to find their neighbors have purchased a more advanced model. The competitive spirit between the two families escalates as their mechanical matriarchs begin enforcing strict routines of exercise and study, turning domestic life into a chilling ordeal. But when the grandmums start sabotaging each other, the households descend into a battle of wits and wires, where no one is safe from the eerie, unblinking eyes of domestic automation. A satirical yet disturbing look at consumerism and control, this film blends retro-futuristic dread with dark humor, leaving viewers questioning the true cost of convenience.
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In this unsettling Czechoslovakian sci-fi comedy, a suburban family buys a robot grandmother to help around the house, only to find their neighbors have purchased a more advanced model. The competitive spirit between the two families escalates as their mechanical matriarchs begin enforcing strict routines...
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'Babicky dobíjejte presne!' was released in 1980.
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User Reviews
SciFiSurvivor – 6/10
“The concept is brilliantly creepy, but the execution feels dated. I loved the unnerving atmosphere when the grandmums start their routines, but the pacing dragged in the middle. Still, worth a watch for the eerie synth score and the bizarre premise.”
RetroHorrorFan – 5/10
“I appreciated the attempt at social commentary, but the horror elements never quite land. The grandmums are more annoying than terrifying, and the constant bickering between neighbors got old fast. Not the worst, but not something I'd revisit.”
CinephileCreep – 4/10
“For me, this was a letdown. The acting feels wooden, and the 'terrorizing' is more comedic than scary. I wanted more psychological dread, but it plays like a dull sitcom with robot grannies. Only for hardcore completists of 80s Czech cinema.”
ScareGiver – 7/10
“There's something unsettling about these mechanical grandmothers that stuck with me. The scene where they sync their exercises is pure nightmare fuel. It's a weird mix of dark comedy and dystopian horror, but it works if you're in the right mood. Underrated gem!”
