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While primarily a psychological thriller, the Dutch setting and the obsessive, earth-toned dread qualify this as a proto-Strandmokkels masterpiece. The antagonist, Raymond, is a chemistry teacher who is the dark mirror of the strandmokkel: methodical, isolated, and operating by the water. The ending is as cold as the North Sea in November.

• MUBI: The curated arthouse service occasionally features restored Dutch and Flemish coastal films. Use the search term "Dutch coastal cinema."
• Eye Filmmuseum (Amsterdam): Their online shop sells DVD-Rs and digital downloads of rare strandmokkels titles, many with English subtitles.
• YouTube: Some public domain or forgotten films have been uploaded by users. Try searching in Dutch: "strandfilm jaren 60" or "mokkels kust."
• Private Trackers: Karagarga and Cinemageddon (invite-only) are known to host ultra-rare copies. Exercise caution and respect copyright where possible.