Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City
Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City

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Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City

2019
Movie
110 min
Spanish

Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain, 2019. Two corpses appear in the crypt of the Old Cathedral. Police officer Unai López de Ayala, an expert in criminal profiling, must hunt down the ritual murderer who has been terrorizing the city for two decades.

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IMDb5.7/10
Google Users68%
Director: Daniel CalparsoroGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

In Bilbao, Spain, Inspector Unai López de Ayala, known as "Páez", is tasked with investigating a series of ritualistic murders that echo a crime spree from twenty years prior. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself forced to confront his own past and the unsettling parallels between the current murders and a personal tragedy.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed reception from critics, who often cited its adherence to familiar thriller tropes while acknowledging competent direction and a suspenseful atmosphere. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some praising the plot twists and performances, while others found it predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and engaging mystery.

  • Criticized for relying on predictable plot devices common in the genre.

  • Performances, particularly from the lead actors, were generally considered a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's suspenseful nature and the intricate plot, though some expressed disappointment with the predictability of certain reveals. The performances are frequently mentioned as a redeeming quality.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the best-selling novel 'El silencio de la ciudad blanca' by Eva García Sáenz de Urturi, which is the first in a trilogy featuring Inspector Unai López de Ayala.

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