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Yo he visto a la muerte
Four real episodes told by their protagonists: Antonio Mejías "Bienvenida" tells the serious goring he suffered in the Plaza de Las Ventas and his recovery process. Álvaro Domecq Romero evokes the last days of the life of the mare "Splendid", the noble animal that was brave and sensitive companion of his father. Andrés Vázquez tells how the times of the "capeas" were in little villages. With him were many unknown kids, who found an anonymous and obscure death. Finally, Luis Miguel "Dominguín", who was with Manolete, in Linares, the afternoon in which he met his death, evokes that tragic afternoon and glosses the bullfighter's human virtues. The four protagonists have seen the death in one way or another and the four tell the indelible impression that remained on them.
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Plot Summary
In a remote village plagued by mysterious deaths, a young doctor investigates a series of supernatural occurrences. He soon finds himself entangled in an ancient curse and a sinister cult that worships death itself. As the body count rises, he must race against time to uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
This Spanish horror film garnered a cult following for its atmospheric tension and unsettling imagery, though it received mixed reviews upon its initial release due to its slow pacing and perceived lack of clarity in its narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gothic atmosphere and effective jump scares.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
Considered an interesting, albeit flawed, entry in Spanish horror cinema.
Google audience: Audiences often highlight the film's unique eerie mood and its attempts at suspense, though some find the story difficult to follow and the resolution unsatisfying.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for its surreal and dreamlike sequences, which were unusual for Spanish horror films of its era.
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