El Fantasma
El Fantasma

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El Fantasma

2021
Movie
24 min
English

In the Fall of 1963, Lee Harvey Oswald travels to Mexico City in pursuit of a visa to the Soviet Union. At the Cuban Consulate, he meets a woman, Silvia Duran, who might be the key to getting what he wants. Based on real events.

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IMDb5.1/10
Google Users65%
Director: Augusto ValverdeGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits an isolated, old house from a distant relative she never knew. Upon arriving, she discovers the house holds dark secrets and a malevolent presence that begins to torment her. As the supernatural activity escalates, she must uncover the truth about her family's past and the entity haunting the property before it consumes her entirely.

Critical Reception

El Fantasma received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its atmospheric tension and some effective jump scares, many reviewers noted a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. The film's low budget was also apparent in some of its visual effects, though its sound design was often highlighted as a strength.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and suspenseful moments.

  • Criticized for a derivative storyline and thin character development.

  • Some found the scares effective, while others found them repetitive.

Google audience: Google users generally found "El Fantasma" to be a decent, albeit unoriginal, horror film. Many appreciated the attempts at creating suspense and the spooky setting. However, a common complaint was that the plot felt too familiar, and the ending didn't offer enough surprise.

Fun Fact

The isolated house used for filming was an actual abandoned property with a local reputation for being haunted, adding to the cast and crew's unease during production.

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