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Sopa de pollo de mamá
According to its author, Mom's chicken soup is based on a recipe for six people: one small chicken, two onions, two cloves of garlic, one carrot, three cups of milk, two potatoes, one tablespoon of cornstarch, and salt and pepper to taste. Mrs. Maite is making chicken soup in her kitchen, and next to her, on a television set, a strange character (Francisco) is seen struggling with windows and doors, determined to enter a house. In ten minutes, Castillo recounts, two actions are described that ultimately complement each other, as the outcome is disconcerting.
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Plot Summary
A vengeful mother turns into a cannibalistic killer after her children are murdered. Driven by grief and rage, she sets out to exact brutal revenge on those responsible. Her quest for vengeance leads her down a dark path of gruesome violence and horrifying acts.
Critical Reception
Sopa de pollo de mamá is a cult classic within the exploitation and gore subgenres of horror cinema. While critically panned upon release for its extreme violence and low production values, it has since gained a dedicated following among fans of extreme horror for its unapologetic gore and shocking content.
What Reviewers Say
Notorious for its explicit and gratuitous gore.
A prime example of 1980s Mexican exploitation horror.
Often cited for its shocking and disturbing subject matter.
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Fun Fact
The film is infamous for its graphic and often exaggerated depictions of violence, which were highly controversial at the time of its release.
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