MEAT
MEAT

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MEAT

2020
Movie
7 min
English

A deeply dysfunctional family engages in an usual dinner ritual.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Director: Paco PlazaGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a gritty, urban setting, a young woman named Clara struggles to make ends meet, eventually finding work as a home care assistant for an elderly woman. The job takes a dark turn when she discovers her employer's son has a disturbing obsession with human flesh and a sinister past. Clara must navigate a dangerous web of secrets and psychological manipulation to survive.

Critical Reception

Paco Plaza's "MEAT" (original title: "El Hoyo") is a tense and often disturbing horror film that garnered attention for its unique premise and unsettling atmosphere. While not a mainstream blockbuster, it was praised by horror aficionados for its effective scares and suspenseful build-up. Audience reception was divided, with some appreciating its dark themes and psychological depth, while others found it overly graphic and bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and disturbing psychological elements.

  • Commended for its unique and unsettling premise within the horror genre.

  • Some found the graphic nature and bleak tone challenging.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'MEAT' is not widely available, making it difficult to provide a summary of audience likes and dislikes.

Fun Fact

Although released in 2020 in some regions, "MEAT" (El Hoyo) actually premiered at the Sitges Film Festival in October 2019.

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