God's Crooked Lines
God's Crooked Lines

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God's Crooked Lines

1983
Movie
103 min
Spanish

Newly-committed to a mental institution, a woman tries to convince her doctors that her husband conspired to have her put away for selfish reasons unrelated to her mental health.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Jorge GrauGenres: Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A private investigator, seeking to uncover the truth behind a suspicious death in a psychiatric hospital, feigns mental illness to gain admission. Once inside, she navigates the complex and often unsettling world of the asylum, encountering eccentric patients and suspicious staff. Her investigation becomes increasingly perilous as she tries to distinguish reality from delusion and expose a potential murder. The line between her assumed persona and her true self begins to blur as she delves deeper into the institution's dark secrets.

Critical Reception

God's Crooked Lines received a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its atmospheric suspense and intriguing plot, though some critics noted its convoluted narrative at times. Sasha Montenegro's performance as the resourceful investigator was frequently highlighted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and intricate mystery.

  • Sasha Montenegro delivers a compelling performance.

  • Some found the plot occasionally complex and hard to follow.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, though the film's plot deviates significantly from the novel's original story and characters.

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