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The Elderly (film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Elderly' is a 2022 Spanish elderly-themed horror film directed by Ral Cerezo and Fernando Gonzlez Gmez which stars Zorion Eguileor, Gustavo Salmern, Paula Gallego, and Irene Anula.
Plot
Set in Madrid during a heat wave, the plot follows the strange behaviour displayed by the elderly people, focusing on the deterioration of octogenarian Manuel in the wake of the suicide of his wife Rosa and the actions of Manuel's family (son Mario, daughter-in-law Lena and granddaughter Naia), otherwise at odds vis--vis the prospect of welcoming him.
Cast
Production
The screenplay was penned by Ral Cerezo, Javier Trigales, and Rubn Snchez Trigos. A Person's Films, La Dalia Films and Antdoto Films production, the film had the collaboration of Gobierno de Navarra and Navarra Film Commission and support from Ayuntamiento de Madrid. Shooting locations included Madrid and Navarre.
Release
The film made its world premiere at the Montreal-based Fantasia International Film Festival on 16 July 2022. It will have its US premiere at the Austin-based Fantastic Fest in September 2022. It will land its European premiere at the 55th Sitges Film Festival in October 2022.
Reception
Andrew Mack of 'ScreenAnarchy' described the film as a "mysteriously wicked horror that starts off as a tale of supernatural residency and influence on our grandparents", with "all hell" breaking loose in a "breathtaking 15 minute finale".
Megan Navarro of 'Bloody Disgusting' assessed that "the intense finale cannot compensate for the sluggish and overly mysterious build-up", with the helmers favouring prolonged ambiguity throughout the bulk of the film over anything else.
Nick Allen of 'RogerEbert.com' assessed the film to be "imbalanced", with its visual compositions being "so striking throughout", but "its plotting trades the ominous for obvious".
See also
* List of Spanish films of 2022
References
Category:2022 horror films
Category:Spanish horror films
Category:Films shot in Madrid
Category:Films shot in Navarre
Category:Films set in Madrid
Category:2020s Spanish-language films
Category:Films about old age
Category:2020s Spanish films
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