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Crimen en familia
Ignacio Costa is a tyrannical businessman with a conflictive personal life. He has a large family, a woman he abuses and humiliates and five children with whom he does the same, except for Mariana one of the girls. Tired of so many vexations, his wife will begin to influence his children until together they will plot the murder of the father
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Plot Summary
A wealthy family gathers for a reunion, but the event quickly devolves into chaos and suspicion when one of the members is murdered. As the investigation unfolds, hidden secrets, rivalries, and dark desires within the family come to light, turning the seemingly idyllic gathering into a tense whodunit.
Critical Reception
Crimen en familia was a Spanish comedy-crime film that garnered moderate attention upon its release. While it was appreciated for its attempts at dark humor and suspenseful plot, it was also noted for being somewhat uneven in its pacing and execution. It found a niche audience that enjoyed its blend of genre elements, though it did not achieve widespread critical acclaim or commercial success.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intriguing premise and attempts at dark humor.
Criticized for occasional unevenness in pacing and character development.
Seen as a decent entry in Spanish crime-comedy cinema of the era.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of Spanish crime-comedies that emerged in the mid-1980s, often exploring familial dynamics with a darker comedic edge.
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