Mannequín... alta tensión
Mannequín... alta tensión

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Mannequín... alta tensión

1979
Movie
82 min
Spanish

An international gang of female thieves is thrown into crisis when a womanizing criminal who had seduced one of them is murdered.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Ignacio Farreras ValentíGenres: Horror, Giallo

Plot Summary

In this Spanish horror film, a group of young women working in a clothing store become targets for a mysterious killer. The murders are brutal and mysterious, leaving the police and the remaining employees in a state of panic as they try to uncover the identity of the assailant before they strike again.

Critical Reception

This film is considered a cult classic within the Giallo and exploitation film communities, often praised for its atmospheric tension and gruesome set pieces, though its narrative and acting are frequently criticized for being somewhat amateurish and derivative of more prominent Italian horror films of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish, albeit low-budget, Giallo-inspired visuals and suspenseful murder sequences.

  • Criticized for a thin plot and inconsistent pacing, common in its genre.

  • Appreciated by exploitation film fans for its overt gore and erotic elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this cult film, but those available often highlight its B-movie charm and effectiveness as a slasher, despite its technical limitations.

Fun Fact

The film is known for its stylized, often lurid, cinematography, which attempts to emulate the visual flair of Italian Giallo films despite its Spanish production.

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