Cemetery
After a call announcing the visit of a church delegate to San Luis de Frá, a town as ordinary as it is absurd, Jose María Marín, the parish priest in charge, knows that the time has come to be responsible. He and his old sacristan will have to find a corpse and inaugurate the cemetery at any cost.
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Plot Summary
A young woman finds herself trapped in a mysterious cemetery after her car breaks down nearby. As night falls, she discovers the cemetery is not as abandoned as it seems, and she must fight for survival against unseen forces. The film delves into themes of isolation and the unknown, as she unravels the dark secrets of the location.
Critical Reception
Cemetery received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its scares unoriginal. Audience reviews were similarly divided, with some appreciating its atmospheric tension while others criticized its slow pacing and lack of a compelling narrative.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a weak script and underdeveloped characters.
- Some praise for its visual style and attempts at creating a creepy atmosphere.
- Ultimately fails to deliver on its horror premise with a lack of genuine scares.
Google audience: Audience feedback is scarce, with limited available reviews suggesting a lack of widespread engagement with the film. Those who have commented often point to the film's low budget and perceived amateurish execution as significant drawbacks.
Fun Fact
Lorenzo Manetti, the director, also stars in the film and co-wrote the screenplay, highlighting a very independent and personal production.
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