Red-Barracuda This Spanish/Colombian thriller takes its time to get going but it is one of those films which may be slow to start but really improves once you start to realise what has really been going on. Consequently, it is a film which makes you think it would be well worth watching it again but with the benefit of foreknowledge. The story revolves around a famous concert conductor whose girlfriend has gone missing. As police hover around him, he begins a new relationship with a cocktail waitress. This latter girl experiences some strange events in his house.It's nigh on impossible to discuss this film without revealing spoilers. Given that the central conceit involves the missing girlfriend discovering a secret room in the house when an ex-owner alerts her to it, a room which allows those within to observe and see but to remain in secret themselves. She enters it to test her boyfriend's loyalty by watching him but unfortunately accidentally locks herself in. It's actually a brilliant idea, as it allows the film to operate in several different ways. Firstly, it generates considerable suspense as we empathise easily with the woman caught in this trap. Secondly, it allows the film to open up like it is a ghost story with all the requisite unexplained spooky goings on. And thirdly, it works on a psychological level where, once the two women become aware of one and other, their actions have a self-preservation aspect which furthers the drama and intensifies the horror. The story in fact tells the story from three perspectives, the conductor and both of the women. In this way it allows the differing angles in which they see the situation to create their own dynamics. None of the characters ever fully know what the others are up to and these gaps in knowledge are used to great effect by the film-makers to create suspense and intrigue.

Bliss Quest I started watching this film a few years ago, and didn't finish it because my mind was saying, "There are only a few predictable scenarios here, so why bother!" And so I skipped it almost midway. I decided to give it a go again because I actually forgot I had seen it before, and I must say I was impressed all around. I gave the film 8 stars instead of 7 because of the ending, which is exactly why others may find it unsatisfying. A well written, and very plausible thriller, if you are patient enough to stick with it.

blanche-2 "The Hidden Face" or "La cara oculta" is a South American film directed by Andres Baz. He is a former television director who has done some short films and two other features, Roa and Santanas. He co-wrote this script. I think he's a major talent.The film concerns a Spanish conductor, Adrian (Quim Gutiérrez), who, with his girlfriend Belen (Clara Lago) has rented a home from a German woman who is out of the country for a time.One day, Belen disappears. Her clothes are gone as well as other things. The police can't find her. They suspect Adrian may have had a hand in her disappearance, but they have no proof.Adrian is somewhat of a womanizer, so in short order he meets a waitress, Fabiana (Martina Garcia) and brings her to the house, where she eventually moves in. She isn't entirely comfortable there, though.That's all I'll say. This is one hell of a great movie; the second half will keep you on the edge of your seat. I almost couldn't watch it, it made me so nervous. You're not sure if it's a horror film, a ghost story, a straightforward drama, a murder mystery, and when you find out, it's even more mesmerizing. Baz does a beautiful job building the tension.The acting, particularly from Clara Lago, is superb. Gutiérrez will keep you guessing as to Adrian's involvement in Belen's disappearance. Martina Garcia as the vain, sexy, manipulative Fabiana is wonderful. She and Lago are stunningly beautiful women.I can't recommend this highly enough. Fresh, entertaining, and compelling. I hope to see lots more from this director.

someonesmart21 So finally watched this Spanish erotic thriller and I was aware not to watch the trailer ( note: Don't watch the trailer ) so I didn't and was very surprised in the beginning but as the movie progress my excitement was spoiled cause unfortunately I'd seen the Bollywood shitty remake of this movie. So in the end I was aware what is happening.So why did I gave 6 stars only ? The movie follows the disappearance of a girl and so on, I tell you that there is something to do with the HOUSE, so anyways a lot of stupidity is shown which I really don't liked and can be prevent if they want to, Second seriously ! not satisfied with the ending and I think that there could have been a different ending, nevertheless I really appreciate the concept which is very original. so a nice effort.