Sobrenatural

This is a movie which has a good plot, not impressive. But is extremely visually powerful. The camera movements and the coloring portray madness and fear. Has one of the best Mexican actresses i´ve ever seen, and me being Mexican i know that´s a rare thing. The chase scene at the end is great. And that last shot. Of the man seen through the fishbowl, his face all distorted, is so disturbing.

Surprisingly, this is a very underrated Mexican movie from the called new generation of Mexican film makers.

The cinematography has to be the best of "Sobrenatural". It's very stylish and visually stunning that catches the viewers' attention. The suspense is very well done because there are many camera takes before "something" occurs and ends the tension of the scene. There are some scenes that make the audience jump but are justified.

The suspense of the movie relies on the forces of nature that men can't explain but exist.

Susana Zabaleta is great in the lead role. She's very sexy and can act.

Watch this underrated Mexican movie if you have the chance. There is no gore or violence but the suspense generated by the "supernatural" forces make this a watchable "ghost" movie.

7/10.

I saw this film at the 1997 Taos Talking Pictures Festival, and, for lack of any better words, it scared the hell out of me. I talked to a number of members of the packed audience afterwards, and we all agreed at how intense, psychological, engrossing, and just generally well-made this film was. The story begins when Dolores, while alone in her apartment, hears her neighbor murdered in the hall of their apartment building. The police have no suspects, and no motive for the killing is apparent. The story builds from this as Dolores becomes obsessed with solving the murder, and as her life and everything around her begin to change. The suspense builds gradually and steadily toward a terrifying climax, and the film had moments that are comparable to any suspense or horror film that I've ever seen. I would also like to complement Daniel Gruener (whom I had the pleasure of meeting at the festival in Taos) and cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto on the beautiful and almost surrealistic look of the film. All I can hope for is that this film receives the U.S., or even world-wide distribution it deserves, and that it has the chance to satisfy audiences of a much larger scale in the future.

A horror film steeped in paranoia and isolation. Zabaleta shines in her role, carrying the film with mastery, while the plot unfolds with suspense, despite some script issues. The work, although not perfect, avoids falling into clichés.

One of the best Mexican films I've seen. So enjoyable that I watched it twice. The actress, who is small, beautiful, and delicate - traits I find appealing - fits perfectly into the protagonist's role. The film has an engaging atmosphere, with a good pace and excellent cinematography. However, you must suspend disbelief regarding the psychiatrist, as it's hard to believe - especially for us Brazilians, accustomed to mercenary professionals - the level of care and attention psychiatrists in other countries give to their patients.

Another study in the dreadfulness of closeted urban living, the gnawing fear of what threat lurks on the landing outside the door, up the next bend of the stairs, or, oh my God, inside, this is in direct line of succession from The Seventh Victim, Rosemary's Baby, Sleepwalk, Nomads, Blue, and so on. The character hides inside, runs outside, trusts and distrusts. The first scene, which sets her off, is one of the simplest frightening scenes, or most frightening simple scenes, I can remember. The performance of the distraught and helpless heroine teeters on the edge of absurdity all the way through, but the two characters she is torn between--which should she trust? which is the threat?--are so ambiguously sinister (the fortune teller is especially well played), one understands her erratic behavior; I'd be in a state myself. The movie is modestly scaled but well sustained, with a reasonably satisfying conclusion to boot. Nice job.