Criticism of ‘The girl of the communion’, rural terror

There are movies that have their best virtue in their apparent lack of ambition. Such is the case of this recreation of eighties youth terror with an excellent setting, including the musical themes. The paradox is that it is directed by someone like Víctor García, trained in Hollywood, in the purest mainstream cinema. Perhaps that is why he has learned that not infrequently less is more.

The director roots his plot, a rural legend, in a genuine Spanish town. another success. How not to identify with the girls who go hitchhiking to the disco or meet up on a sunny festive first communion morning in front of the church? Also noteworthy is the choice of her cast and the direction of actors even in minor roles, such as that of Claudia Riera in the chilling sequence that begins the action. The best is that the right dose of fear is offered to make it an ideal option even for those who are wary of the horror genre. Its open ending suggests a possible sequel, with that enigmatic lost doll becoming the common thread of the plot.

For fans of eighties horror and those who prefer this genre in its fair measure

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Address: Victor Garcia Distribution: Carla Campra, Aina Quiñones, Marc Soler, Carlos Oviedo, Olimpia Roch. Country: Spain Year: 2022 Release date: 10–2-2023 Gender: Terror Script: Guillem Clua Story: Victor Garcia, Alberto Marini Duration: 98 min.

Synopsis: End of the 80s, in an undetermined town. Sara has just arrived in town and cannot find her place in that enclosed space. Her best friend is Rebe, much more outgoing. One night they go to a discotheque, take drugs and on the way home they find a doll dressed for communion.