De turno con la muerte
De turno con la muerte

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De turno con la muerte

1951
Movie
76 min
Spanish

A young doctor tries to cope with his intimate dramas and, at the same time, fulfill the duties of his profession.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Carlos Hugo ChristensenGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A young doctor is assigned to a remote hospital for a night shift. During his duty, he encounters a series of unsettling events and mysterious occurrences that blur the line between reality and hallucination. As the night progresses, he finds himself trapped in a psychological battle with the hospital's eerie atmosphere and the patients' disturbing stories. The doctor must confront his own fears and unravel the truth behind the 'death shift' before dawn.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'De turno con la muerte' is often lauded as a significant early entry in Latin American horror cinema, praised for its atmospheric tension and psychological depth. While not a mainstream blockbuster, it has garnered a cult following among genre enthusiasts for its unique blend of suspense and supernatural elements. Audiences have noted its effectiveness in creating a sense of dread and unease with relatively simple production values.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric suspense and psychological horror elements.

  • Noted for its effective creation of dread and unease on a limited budget.

  • Considered an important, albeit lesser-known, contribution to early Latin American horror.

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Fun Fact

The film is considered one of the earliest examples of a psychological horror film produced in Argentina.

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