Visceral: Between the Ropes of Madness
Visceral: Between the Ropes of Madness

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Visceral: Between the Ropes of Madness

2012
Movie
69 min
Spanish

A washed-up boxer finally gets his big break to prove himself worthy of the champion's gloves, but becomes a vessel of pure evil and a relentless instrument of destruction. Will he become Hell's next champion?

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: John LechagoGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of people find themselves trapped in an abandoned mental asylum, only to discover that it is now a hunting ground for a sadistic killer. As they fight for their lives, they begin to question their own sanity and whether the monster is truly external or within themselves.

Critical Reception

Visceral: Between the Ropes of Madness received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its predictable plot and reliance on gore over substance. However, some appreciated its attempts at psychological horror and the performances of its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is criticized for its derivative plot and excessive gore.

  • Some viewers found the psychological elements and performances to be a minor redeeming quality.

  • Often dismissed as another forgettable entry in the slasher subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Visceral: Between the Ropes of Madness are scarce and largely unenthusiastic. Those who have seen it often point to its reliance on jump scares and graphic violence as its primary, and often only, features.

Fun Fact

While the film is set in an abandoned mental asylum, it was primarily filmed on a soundstage and in various repurposed buildings, rather than a historically significant location.

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