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El baño
Gloria, a bourgeois widow living in Madrid, is about to lose everything. The last day of work of his driver and employee, they go shopping, but the driver runs over an old man, and they hide the body in Gloria's apartment. But the old man is not dead...
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Plot Summary
A tense and darkly comedic situation unfolds when a man gets locked in a public bathroom stall and discovers he is not alone. What begins as an embarrassing predicament escalates into a desperate fight for survival as he realizes the other occupant has sinister intentions.
Critical Reception
El baño received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its novel premise and suspenseful buildup, while some found its tonal shifts jarring and its resolution somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its inventive, claustrophobic premise.
Noted for its blend of dark humor and suspense.
Some found the plot to be less impactful than its setup.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available through Google user reviews for this title.
Fun Fact
The entire film takes place within the confines of a single public restroom, creating a strong sense of confinement and tension.
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