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El escondido
Centaucho is a horse trainer and collector of non-GMO seeds. He has a terrible relationship with his little daughter, who has to take care of her disabled maternal grandfather. He has told her a secret to keep her happy: that both he and his father are famous Marvel superheroes, refugees there, in those pampas devastated by deforestation.
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Plot Summary
A young man named Lucas inherits a remote mansion from a mysterious relative. Upon arrival, he discovers the house is not only isolated but also filled with dark secrets and a sinister presence. As he tries to uncover the truth about his family's past and the mansion's history, he becomes entangled in a dangerous game of survival.
Critical Reception
El escondido received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and visual style, while others found its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers appreciating its attempt at a classic haunted house narrative, while many felt it failed to deliver genuine horror or suspense.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts to build suspense through its isolated setting and dark atmosphere.
Some critics noted the visual direction, but found the narrative lacking originality.
The horror elements were frequently described as derivative and not particularly frightening.
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Fun Fact
Director Daniel de la Vega is known for his work in the horror genre, having previously directed films like 'Demeter' (2011) and 'Late Phases' (2014).
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