The Beauty Parlor
Divorced Maria and married Ofelia work as ladies' masters in a Moscow hairdressing salon. Ofelia often complains to her friend about her philandering husband. Maria has no one to complain about - she lives alone and is not bored. To reconcile Ophelia and her husband, Maria often visits Ivan at the zoo, where he works as a zookeeper, and gradually becomes attached to him. The sedate and positive Maria has much more in common with Ivan than the capricious and flighty Ophelia.
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Plot Summary
In this Filipino horror-comedy, a group of young women seek beauty treatments at a salon that harbors a dark secret. As they undergo various procedures, they begin to suspect that something sinister is happening behind the scenes. The salon's owners may not have their clients' best interests at heart, leading to terrifying and unexpected consequences.
Critical Reception
The Beauty Parlor is a cult classic of Filipino horror, often remembered for its campy humor and B-movie charm. While not critically acclaimed in its time, it has gained a following for its unique blend of scares and laughs, and its memorable, over-the-top performances.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its campy humor and willingness to embrace its B-movie roots.
- Noted for its unique blend of horror and comedy, even if unevenly executed.
- Seen as a memorable entry in Filipino cult cinema.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive for its nostalgic value and cult status, with many enjoying its comedic elements and unique premise despite its age and production quality.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a genre of Filipino horror-comedies from the 1980s that often featured supernatural elements mixed with slapstick humor and social commentary.
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