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La mudanza
Between chargers, noise and improvisedly placed furniture, a couple experiences a violent marital crisis, ignoring that they are observed by many characters that will soon face them with their own demons. Inspired by a work by Vicente Leñero, Gabriel Retes orchestrates a portrait without concessions of the hell of the marriage institution and love chaos, made in video format in 1990 and completed by the filmmaker more than a decade later.
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Plot Summary
A young couple moves into an old house, unaware of its dark past. Strange occurrences and unexplained phenomena begin to plague them, escalating from unsettling to terrifying. They soon discover that the house harbors a malevolent presence tied to a gruesome history, and their new home may become their tomb.
Critical Reception
La mudanza received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. While some acknowledged its attempts at suspense, the film was largely seen as a generic entry in the horror genre of its time, failing to distinguish itself.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a derivative plot that offers few surprises.
Attempts at creating a chilling atmosphere are often undermined by weak execution.
Performances are serviceable but do little to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews for La mudanza are scarce, but available commentary suggests a lukewarm reception. Viewers often cite the film's dated special effects and a lack of genuine horror as primary drawbacks.
Fun Fact
The film marked one of the earlier prominent roles for Spanish actress Ana Obregón in the horror genre.
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