Layover
When the heiress of a luxury hotel chain is kidnapped at her dingy motel outside Detroit by a band of ruthless sex traffickers, her downtrodden assistant must figure out a way to rescue her.
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Plot Summary
Two young women, Ana and Paula, are on a business trip in a remote area of Spain when their car breaks down. Stranded and with no immediate help, they seek refuge in an abandoned building. However, their sanctuary quickly turns into a terrifying trap as they realize they are not alone and are being hunted by a relentless antagonist.
Critical Reception
Layover is a brutal and intense Spanish horror film that relies on suspense and visceral scares. It garnered attention for its relentless pacing and graphic violence, appealing to fans of extreme horror, though its bleakness and brutality were divisive among general audiences.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its claustrophobic atmosphere and effective tension.
- Criticized by some for its extreme violence and lack of narrative depth.
- Lauded as a solid entry in the 'survival horror' subgenre.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a short film before being expanded into a feature-length project.
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