Frágil
Frágil

Movie spotlight

Frágil

2004
Movie
114 min
Spanish

A sheltered young woman leaves her country home to find the only guy she ever kissed. Along the way, she meets a budding movie star and romance blooms.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Jaume BalagueróGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

An elderly actress, Amelia, living alone in her mansion, experiences a series of terrifying events. A young nurse, Helen, is hired to care for her, but soon finds herself trapped in the house and targeted by a malevolent force. As the paranormal activity escalates, Helen must uncover the dark secrets of the mansion and Amelia's past to survive.

Critical Reception

Frágil received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and effective scares, others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. It was generally considered a solid, if not groundbreaking, entry in the haunted house subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and genuine scares.

  • Criticized for a sometimes confusing narrative and a slow build-up.

  • The performances, particularly Calista Flockhart's, were noted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reception for Frágil is not widely documented on Google, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a real, old mansion in Barcelona, which contributed to its creepy atmosphere.

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