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El bosque
Dannenberg lives alone in a house lost in the middle of the countryside, hunting for food, and living immersed in monotony. Every day he stands in front of two graves, crowned by a wooden circle. One afternoon, he sees, in the distance, the silhouettes of two people approaching. Finally, the house's grandfather clock begins to tick on its own. What he had been waiting for has arrived, and from now on, things become unpredictable.
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Plot Summary
A young doctor arrives at a remote village to take over a local clinic. He soon discovers that the village is plagued by a mysterious illness that affects the children, and that the forest surrounding the village holds a dark secret. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a disturbing truth about the villagers' rituals and the ancient entity that resides in the woods.
Critical Reception
El bosque received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and intriguing premise, though some found its plot development uneven. Audiences were generally drawn to its suspenseful narrative and horror elements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and build-up of suspense.
Noted for its attempts at psychological horror and a mysterious narrative.
Some critics found the pacing and plot resolution to be lacking.
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Fun Fact
The film's setting in a remote, foreboding forest is a key element in its atmospheric horror, drawing on folklore and the inherent unease associated with isolated natural environments.
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