Visión de un asesino
Visión de un asesino

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Visión de un asesino

1981
Movie
128 min
Spanish

An important paleontological discovery causes a series of crimes.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Jaime ChávarriGenres: Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, Julia, is haunted by disturbing visions that seem to predict violent deaths. As the visions become more frequent and intense, she begins to suspect that they are connected to a series of murders plaguing the city. She teams up with a detective to unravel the mystery and confront the killer before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Visión de un asesino received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and Victoria Abril's performance, while others found the plot convoluted and the resolution unsatisfying. It is considered an interesting, albeit flawed, entry in Spanish thriller cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and Abril's compelling lead.

  • Criticized for a sometimes confusing narrative and an anticlimactic ending.

  • Seen as a notable example of Spanish psychological thrillers from the early 80s.

Google audience: Audience reception for Visión de un asesino is not widely documented.

Fun Fact

The film's unsettling tone and psychological themes were somewhat unusual for Spanish cinema at the time, contributing to its distinct, though not universally acclaimed, reception.

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