Victor and the Secret of Crocodile Mansion (2012)
"Das Haus der Krokodile" (original title)

Victor is both thrilled and mystified when his family moves into his grand-uncles somber mansion filled with African masks... See full synopsis »

Directors:

Cyrill Boss, Philipp Stennert

Writers:

Eckhard Vollmar, Cyrill Boss,

Stars:

Kristo Ferkic, Joanna Ferkic, Vijessna Ferkic

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kristo Ferkic	...	Victor Laroche
Joanna Ferkic	...	Cora
Vijessna Ferkic	...	Louise
Christoph Maria Herbst	...	Friedrich Debisch
Gudrun Ritter	...	Frau Debisch
Waldemar Kobus	...	Herr Strichninsky
Elena Oechsner	...	Cäcilie
Uwe Friedrichsen	...	Herr Opitz
Susanne Berckhemer	...	Junge Frau Debisch
Dieter Schaad	...	Onkel Gustav
Peter Lerchbaumer	...	Älterer Polizist
Christian Furrer	...	Jüngerer Polizist
Matthias Müsse	...	Pfarrer Spatz
Justus Winker	...	Victor Double #1
Maximilian Kern	...	Victor Double #2

Storyline

Victor is both thrilled and mystified when his family moves into his grand-uncles somber mansion filled with African masks... See full synopsis »

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Genres:

Adventure | Family | Mystery

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some thematic elements, mild peril and brief language

Details

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

22 March 2012 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Victor and the Secret of Crocodile Mansion

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rat Pack Filmproduktion

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Thomas Ohrner, who plays Victor's father in this movie, played Victor in the TV series of 1976.

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Connections

Remake of Das Haus der Krokodile (1976)

User Reviews

A solid mystery thriller for a younger audience!

Victor is a clever young boy. His family recently moved into the old house of their uncle, but he still has to adapt to the strange new environment. His parents have to leave to attend a trade show while he stays behind with his older sisters.

Triggered by a disturbing encounter, Victor comes across a 40 year old mystery. A girl named Cäcilie died in the same house under unknown circumstances. She had a secret and Victor becomes obsessed with solving it. But following her pointers is hard, if not dangerous under the eyes of the houses other suspicious inhabitants...

To come to a fair judgment of this movie, you have to keep in mind, that it was made for a younger audience. It's only slightly creepy in comparison to mystery thrillers for grown ups, but there's enough tension and mystery to keep you well entertained from the start to the finale.

Luckily the tone is not goofy, a trap many children's movies fall into. In fact I have little complains at all.

The script is well thought out. There are only a few moments, especially those where Victor tries to explain his observations to adults, that could have been better. I think he should be smart enough to know, how unbelievable his findings are, and he has to back them up with evidence, before anybody will believe him.

The young lead actor is able to shoulder the entire movie, which is quite remarkable. I gotta say the entire cast does a great job.

The atmosphere is quite tense for the most time and is created with cool, sometimes stunning sets (behold that stairwell) and a score that captures the mood perfectly.

Very good, not only for kids!