Desvelo
Desvelo

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Desvelo

2022
Movie
16 min
Spanish

Agustín meets his ex-boyfriend, Fabio, after one year of being apart. Memories and desire force Agustín to come clean about his feelings.

Insights

IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: Abel FerraraGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman becomes increasingly paranoid and isolated as she believes she is being stalked by an unknown entity. As her grip on reality loosens, she must confront her deepest fears to survive the night. The film blurs the lines between psychological thriller and supernatural horror.

Critical Reception

Desvelo received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its slow burn and ambiguous narrative to be frustrating. Audience reactions were also divided, with some appreciating its atmospheric tension and others criticizing its lack of clear resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and a few genuinely frightening moments.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Some found the ambiguity compelling, while others felt it was merely confusing.

Google audience: Audiences were largely divided, with some appreciating the film's attempt at psychological horror and intense atmosphere. However, many found the pacing too slow and the story difficult to follow, leading to disappointment.

Fun Fact

Director Abel Ferrara stated in an interview that he intentionally wanted to create a film that left the audience questioning what was real and what was a manifestation of the protagonist's psyche.

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