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Despertaferro
Güell Park, Barcelona, Spain. Llúria, a modern child, goes back 700 years in time —with the help of Xiulet and Allioli, two fantastic beings—, to meet the fierce Almogavars, a company of mercenary warriors at the service of the Crown of Aragon, lords of the Mediterranean Sea and cruel scourge of the merciless Saracen hordes.
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Plot Summary
A group of young people discover a mysterious entity that feeds on fear, leading them into a terrifying struggle for survival. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a dark secret about the entity's origin and its connection to their own lives. The film escalates into a desperate fight against a supernatural force that threatens to consume them all.
Critical Reception
Despertaferro received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its convoluted plot and uneven pacing as major drawbacks. While some acknowledged its attempts at atmospheric horror, the execution was largely deemed unsatisfying. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to gain significant traction.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension in moments.
Criticized for a confusing narrative and slow pacing.
Underrated potential with flawed execution.
Google audience: Google user reviews are not readily available for this title, making it difficult to summarize specific audience sentiments. General impressions suggest it was not widely seen or discussed.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the earlier ventures into supernatural horror for director Jordi Grau, who is more widely recognized for his gothic horror films from the 1970s.
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