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La sombra del gallo
After spending 8 years in prison, former police officer Román Maidana returns to his childhood town and hallucinates a woman who seems to be encouraging him to disarm a network of prostitution and trafficking in women.
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Plot Summary
In a remote Chilean town, a former boxer haunted by his past takes a job as a caretaker in an abandoned estate. He soon discovers a dark secret connected to the estate's former owner, a wealthy patriarch with a history of abuse. As he delves deeper, he becomes entangled in a dangerous game of deception and violence, forced to confront his own demons to survive.
Critical Reception
La sombra del gallo received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. Some noted its slow burn and predictable plot points, but generally, it was seen as a competently made thriller with a dark, brooding tone that effectively captured the psychological struggles of its protagonist.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and brooding tone.
Noted for solid performances, especially from the lead actors.
Some viewers found the pacing a bit slow and the plot somewhat predictable.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in the Atacama Region of Chile, adding to its stark and isolated atmosphere.
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