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Kinkón
Kinkón (1971), a silent adaptation of Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack’s 1933 classic, King Kong. Zulueta re-filmed a television broadcast of the original, and through creative subtraction and manipulation of camera speed, condensed the original’s feature length to an intensified seven minutes. The cathode-ray flicker and flattening that results from the re-filming defamiliarises the original, but its classical continuity mode of address continues to operate on the viewer, and the increase in velocity makes mesmerisingly urgent the dramatic plot of the original. —Senses of Cinema
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Plot Summary
A group of friends rent a remote villa for a vacation, only to discover it's the site of a series of gruesome murders. As paranoia sets in and trust erodes, they must uncover the killer before they become the next victims. The villa's dark history and a series of unsettling events heighten the suspense.
Critical Reception
While not widely released or critically acclaimed during its initial run, 'Kinkón' has developed a cult following among Italian horror enthusiasts. It is often seen as a typical example of its genre from the era, with some appreciating its atmospheric tension and others finding its plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its giallo-esque atmosphere and suspense.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and occasional pacing issues.
Seen as a solid, if unremarkable, entry in 1970s Italian horror.
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Fun Fact
The film is also known by the title 'Death Laid an Egg' in some international markets, though this can cause confusion with other films.
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