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Agallas
Sebas es un delincuente de poca monta recién salido de prisión que decide buscar empleo en una pequeña empresa de Galicia. Pero no por vocación desde luego, sino porque algo le dice que el dueño de la empresa, Regueira, no se ha pagado el Jaguar con cangrejos. Cuando por fin es contratado, Regueira comprueba muy rápidamente que aquel joven de dientes mellados tiene agallas y decide convertirlo en su ayudante. Pero, Sebastián, tan listo y tan despiadado, ignora que forma parte de un juego que le supera...
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Plot Summary
A couple, desperate for money, decide to rob a jewelry store during a late-night closing. However, their plan goes horribly wrong when they find themselves trapped inside by an armed and ruthless former employee. The situation quickly escalates into a terrifying fight for survival as the former employee reveals his sadistic intentions.
Critical Reception
Agallas is a Spanish horror-thriller that garnered a mixed reception. While some critics praised its tense atmosphere and effective gore, others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. It's often seen as a serviceable genre film that delivers on its horror premise, though it doesn't break significant new ground.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful cat-and-mouse dynamic.
Noted for its graphic and often shocking violence.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and lack of character development.
Google audience: Information not available.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Agallas,' translates to 'Guts' or 'Courage' in English, reflecting the desperate struggle for survival depicted.
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