School of Death
School of Death

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School of Death

1975
Movie
110 min
Spanish

Girls of a corrupt orphanage are being sold by the sadistic matrons to a badly disfigured doctor. His sinister motive is to use the girls as guinea pigs in his experimental brain surgeries.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Ramón FernándezGenres: Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of students at a prestigious boarding school are systematically murdered by an unknown killer. As paranoia and fear grip the institution, a young student begins to uncover a dark secret that connects the killings to the school's sinister past. The authorities struggle to identify the perpetrator before they can strike again, leading to a tense race against time.

Critical Reception

School of Death (La Venganza de Don Mateo) is a lesser-known Spanish horror film from the mid-1970s. While it garnered some attention in its native Spain, it remains largely obscure internationally. Critical reception tends to focus on its atmospheric elements and suspenseful plot, though some find its pacing and gore to be less impactful compared to other films of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creepy atmosphere and suspenseful buildup.

  • Noted for its intriguing mystery surrounding the identity of the killer.

  • Criticized by some for its dated special effects and occasional slow pacing.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally released in Spain under the title 'La Venganza de Don Mateo' (The Revenge of Don Mateo).

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