Put Grandma in the Freezer
Put Grandma in the Freezer

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Put Grandma in the Freezer

2018
Movie
104 min
Italian

Simone, a clumsy financier, falls in love with Claudia, who’s living on her grandma’s retirement checks. When the old lady dies Claudia hides the body in a freezer, and sets up a fraud with the help of some friends to avoid bankruptcy.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Giancarlo Fontana, Giuseppe StasiGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A desperate accountant, facing financial ruin and needing to protect his job, concocts an elaborate scheme involving his aging grandmother. He pretends she has died and asks his colleagues to help 'freeze' her body, hoping to claim her insurance money. However, his plan unravels spectacularly as unexpected events and people complicate his morbid charade.

Critical Reception

Put Grandma in the Freezer received a mixed to positive reception, largely appreciated in its native Italy for its dark humor and comedic performances. While some critics found the premise dark and its execution occasionally uneven, many praised its originality and the actors' ability to balance the comedic absurdity with underlying emotional tones.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original and dark comedic premise.

  • Noted for strong performances, particularly from the lead actors.

  • Some found the humor a bit too morbid or the plot occasionally predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Put Grandma in the Freezer' on Google is not widely documented with specific percentages. However, general sentiment often points to appreciation for the film's unique comedic approach and the charm of its cast, even if the dark subject matter wasn't for everyone.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Put Grandma in the Freezer' (original Italian title: 'Metti la nonna in freezer'), directly reflects the absurd and darkly comedic premise of the plot.

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