Nekromantik 2

Nekromantik 2

Year: 1991

Runtime: 103 mins

Language: German

DramaHorrorRomanceIntense violence and sexual transgressionChallenging or sexual themes & twists

Monika shares a home with Rob, the corpse she is devoted to, treating him as a lover. When she encounters Mark, a potential partner offering a chance at an ordinary life, her conflict deepens. She must decide whether to remain loyal to Rob or pursue a new relationship with Mark.

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Timeline – Nekromantik 2 (1991)

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1

Opening flashback: Rob's suicide and retrieval

The film opens with a flashback showing Rob Schmadtke's suicide. Monika retrieves his corpse from a church graveyard after the opening credits. The scene hints at a dark, taboo world that will unfold throughout the story.

opening credits church graveyard
2

Monika brings Rob's body home

Monika quietly transports the corpse into her apartment and unwraps him from the body bag. She moves through the space with an unsettling calm, normalizing the disturbing act. The moment marks the transition from public mystery to a private, obsessive routine.

Monika's apartment
3

Tabloid headlines reveal Rob's activities

Images of tabloid headlines inform viewers of Rob's activities and provide Monika with knowledge about him. The headlines establish his public notoriety and set the context for Monika's fixation. This information fuels her decisions about the corpse.

4

Mark's porn-dubbing job introduced

Mark's job as a porn film dubber is introduced, foreshadowing the connection between him and Monika. The scene suggests a shared interest in boundaries and taboo subjects that will intersect with Monika's obsession. His occupation contrasts with the personal drama that unfolds.

Mark's workplace
5

Monika's necrophiliac act begins

Monika undresses Rob and begins a sexual encounter with the corpse, confirming her necrophiliac fixation. The act is depicted with clinical detachment, underscoring the film's transgressive tone. This scene sets in motion the moral and emotional consequences for both characters.

Monika's apartment
6

Betty discovers grave robbery

Betty, Rob's ex-girlfriend from the previous film, is introduced and discovers that Rob's grave has already been robbed. Her discovery underscores the public reach of Rob's fate and foreshadows the consequences of Monika's actions. The moment heightens the sense of inevitability around the story.

cemetery
7

Monika's orgasm attempt ends in disgust

Monika attempts to climax during the act but fails to reach orgasm. She becomes disgusted and rushes to the bathroom to process the experience. The reaction reveals the conflicting emotions and psychological turmoil at the heart of her fixation.

Monika's apartment bathroom
8

Self-timer photos and cleanup

After cleaning the corpse, Monika takes photos with Rob using a self-timer to create mementos. The act reinforces the intimate, yet distanced, bond she maintains with him. This moment also foreshadows later revelations about Monika's private life.

Monika's apartment
9

Carnival date begins after ticket swap

Mark plans to meet a friend at the cinema, but the friend is late, so he offers his ticket to a passing Monika. The two bond and go on a carnival date, signaling the start of a real-life relationship for Monika. She begins to imagine a normal life separate from Rob's corpse.

Carnival
10

Monika dismembers Rob and preserves parts

Monika tears the corpse into pieces and places them in garbage bags, disposing of the majority of the remains. She saves the head and the genitals for later, keeping the genitals in her fridge. The act marks a drastic shift from romantic attachment to controlling possession.

Monika's apartment
11

Movie night with necrophiliac friends

Monika hosts a movie night with her necrophiliac friends, watching a seal dissection on screen. Rob's severed head sits on the coffee table during the gathering. Mark arrives with pizza, and Monika hastily hides the head as the friends depart.

Monika's apartment
12

Seal video provokes Mark and reveals boundaries

Monika reluctantly shows Mark the seal video, and he is disgusted and enraged by what he witnesses. The revelation deepens his doubts about their relationship and about Monika's obsessions. The moment sharpens the conflict between desire and morality.

Monika's apartment
13

Final act: ocean contemplation, head swap, and climax

The couple exchanges calls and plan to meet; Monika retreats to the ocean to contemplate her next move. The next day, Mark arrives and they have makeup sex, during which Monika decapitates Mark and replaces his head with Rob's severed head. She finally achieves climax as the macabre swap completes the act.

final act Monika's apartment
14

Pregnancy twist

In the film's final scene, a doctor congratulates Monika on her pregnancy. The twist reframes the consequences of her actions and hints at an uncertain future for all involved. The ending leaves the audience with a disturbing sense of what may come next.

doctor's office

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:01

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