Nekromantik (1987): Love, Death, and the Art of Decay

What happens when love and death collide? In this episode of The Disturbing Reel, Sensory Stowers dives deep into Jörg Buttgereit’s notorious underground masterpiece Nekromantik, the film that dared to turn necrophilia into art. We’ll explore the film’s shocking beauty, its punk roots in 1980s West Germany, and the deeper symbolism behind its obsession with mortality, decay, and desire. From censorship battles to philosophical undertones, this episode uncovers why Nekromantik is so much more than just a banned horror film, it’s a dark love story that holds a mirror up to our denial of death. Prepare for a journey through rot, romance, and rebellion. Because sometimes the most disturbing films are the most honest.