Fuera de tinieblas
Fuera de tinieblas

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Fuera de tinieblas

2008
Movie
95 min
Spanish

What started as a bonding weekend for a father and his son, turns into the most dangerous days of their lives when they're stalked by a stranger.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Juanma Bajo UlloaGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Lara is tormented by disturbing visions and a dark past that begins to resurface. As her reality blurs with nightmares, she seeks answers and refuge in a remote, isolated setting. However, the darkness she is trying to escape seems to be an intrinsic part of her, and the outside world offers no solace.

Critical Reception

Fuera de tinieblas received a mixed to negative reception. While some critics acknowledged the film's atmospheric tension and stylistic ambitions, many found its narrative convoluted and its scares less effective than intended. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark themes and others finding it confusing or unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual style and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a confusing and underdeveloped plot.

  • Seen as an ambitious but ultimately flawed attempt at psychological horror.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely unenthusiastic, with many finding the film to be slow-paced and difficult to follow.

Fun Fact

Director Juanma Bajo Ulloa also makes a brief appearance in the film as a character named 'El Hominido'.

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