Nocturna: La noche del hombre grande

I can't think why this is considered a thriller or a mystery or a horror story. It is none of these. Instead, it is a beautiful heartfelt and very, very moving story about Love and Loss. Be Sure to have your Kleenex handy if you watch this. A true master work at cinema. Devastating emotionally. You won't soon forget it.

On the last night of an elderly man's life we witness through flashbacks how he came to be in such a bleak state. Pepe Soriano is brilliant as Ulises, the old man who is losing his memory but not his regrets.

There are several chilling moments although not what you would typically expect in a horror. The horror is more of a quiet type, but does play on a fear that most of us have, of growing old and struggling to take care of ourselves and wishing that we could go back to right our wrongs.

This is literally one of the best films I have ever seen.

I don't consider this a horror movie which is the only reason I didn't give this a 10/10. I thought the depictions of the supernatural were very moving and have basis in people's reports of real ghost encounters, not exploitative like a horror movie at all. The only thing that even seems embellished or fictitious is how visually and clearly all of the spirits are depicted to reflect their inner workings.

The Great Old Man's Night made me cry. Repeatedly. But there are also very beautiful and even mildly humorous moments in the film, along with some dark moments.

I gave this film two thumbs up because it kept my attention engaged and there weren't dull moments involved in anyway. It's definitely one of those films that I would recommend because the acting was good. The overall production was very well and the storyline was original in its own unique way. The beauty in independent films is shown when the entire cast and crew believes in the project. So those that have the type of interest in the subject you should definitely take a look at it and see how it affects you. Kudos to the cast and crew, job well done and I would definitely recommend this film to this who are junkies of the genre.

I recently watched the Argentinian film 🇦🇷 Nocturna: Side A - The Great Old Man's Night (2021) on Shudder. The storyline follows an elderly man on the verge of death, facing one last opportunity to confront the demons of his past before crossing to the other side. In his final moments, can he overcome these demons, or are they here to drag him to hell?

Written and directed by Gonzalo Calzada (Luciferina), the film stars Marina Artigas (Focus), Lautaro Delgado (Russian Roulette), Marilú Marini (Tigre), and Pepe Soriano (My First Wedding).

This film is more of a drama/thriller with horror elements, offering an intriguing character study about life, regrets, and mortality. The main character's relationship with his past is well-established and thoughtfully portrayed. Both Pepe Soriano and Marilú Marini give authentic performances. The film is creatively shot, using doorways as metaphors for his past or other worlds. The use of the hallway reminded me of Evil Dead Rise, though less gory. The horror elements are effectively used to add depth and intensity to the overarching story. The ending brings a smart full-circle conclusion, which, while a bit predictable, is still well executed.

In conclusion, Nocturna: Side A - The Great Old Man's Night is a well-crafted reflection on life, and I'd recommend seeing it at least once. I'd score it a 7/10.