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Curdled
Medellin, 1973: a young girl, chewing bubble gum and playing with a top comes upon the body of a murdered man. She's intrigued, even cheered by the sight. Jump ahead 18 years: Gabriela is living in Miami, Florida, and her job, which she loves, is to clean up crime scenes. We see a particularly bloody murder, and the next day, Gabriela is there to clean it up. As she plays music, cleans, and imagines the crime, the murderer returns to the scene to remove evidence. He gets more than he bargained for. Made into a feature film in 1996.
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Plot Summary
A young woman obsessed with true crime stories takes a job at a mortuary, where she gets entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and murder. She becomes involved with the owner's son and soon finds herself implicated in a series of gruesome events.
Critical Reception
Curdled is a cult horror film that garnered a niche following for its dark and often disturbing themes. While not widely praised by mainstream critics, it has been appreciated by horror aficionados for its unique blend of crime and gore.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty atmosphere and unsettling tone.
Appreciated for its darkly comedic elements and memorable gore.
Criticized by some for its convoluted plot and uneven pacing.
Google audience: Audience reception for Curdled is mixed, with many viewers enjoying its extreme content and unique premise, while others found it to be excessively violent and lacking in narrative coherence.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Miami and features several real-life locations that contribute to its gritty aesthetic.
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