Al Filo De Los Machetes
Al Filo De Los Machetes

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Al Filo De Los Machetes

1980
Movie
90 min
Spanish

After being released from prison, our boy just wants to go home, run his farm and live peacefully... but the local agro-robberbaron won't let him be. Remake of Pueblerina (1949).

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Raúl AraizaGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young people are terrorized by a machete-wielding killer in a remote house. As the body count rises, they realize that one of them might be the murderer.

Critical Reception

This Mexican horror film is known for its suspenseful atmosphere and brutal violence, though it received mixed reviews for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective tension and gory set pieces.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and inconsistent pacing.

  • Features a memorable villain that contributes to the film's unsettling nature.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is largely unavailable, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film is considered a cult classic within Mexican horror cinema, appreciated for its gritty realism and exploitation elements.

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