Movie spotlight
The Coffee Table
Jesus and María are a couple going through a difficult time in their relationship. Nevertheless, they have just become parents. To shape their new life, they decide to buy a new coffee table. A decision that will change their existence.
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Plot Summary
A couple buys a modern, minimalist coffee table to furnish their new home. Their lives take a dark turn when they realize the table seems to be the cause of escalating, horrifying events. They become increasingly desperate to get rid of it, but it keeps returning.
Critical Reception
The Coffee Table garnered attention on the festival circuit for its unique blend of dark comedy and disturbing horror, often described as a "modern folk tale" with a surreal and unsettling premise. While its unconventional narrative and graphic nature divided some viewers, it was largely praised for its originality and its ability to generate genuine dread and uncomfortable laughter.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its originality and surreal, unsettling premise.
Effectively blends dark humor with disturbing horror elements.
Its unconventional approach and graphic content may not appeal to all viewers.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was inspired by a real-life experience director Caye Casas had with a minimalist coffee table that seemed to bring bad luck into his home.
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