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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Alex de la IglesiaGenres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A television crew travels to a remote Spanish village to investigate the alleged miracle of a local saint, whose relics are said to have healing powers. However, upon arrival, they discover the village is a trap set by a satanic cult that sacrifices anyone who dares to enter. The crew must fight for their lives against the cultists and uncover the dark secrets of the supposed miracle.

Critical Reception

Alex de la Iglesia's 'The Lost Corpses of the Mayor' (original title: 'El Crimen Perfecto') is a darkly comedic and violent horror film that blends satire with gore. While its extreme content and convoluted plot were divisive among critics, many praised its originality, distinctive directorial style, and black humor, finding it to be a unique and memorable entry in the horror-comedy genre. Audience reception was similarly split, with some appreciating its audacity and others put off by its graphic nature and bleak themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its audacious blend of horror, comedy, and social satire.

  • Noted for its distinctive visual style and dark, often shocking, humor.

  • Criticized by some for its excessive violence and sometimes incoherent plot.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's original title in Spanish, 'El Crimen Perfecto', translates to 'The Perfect Crime', which is a reference to a French film of the same name directed by Jean Becker, though the plots are entirely unrelated.

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