Aparecidos (The Appeared) (2007)Very nicely done political horror.
Malena and Pablo are in Argentina to deal with their father's estate, and sign the papers to remove him from life support. Malena wants to get it done, and return home to Spain, but Pablo didn't know his father well, and wants to learn a little more about him. He convinces Malena to come with him on a road trip to their fathers house. On the way Pablo discovers an diary that seems to describe a terrible crime that took place twenty years ago. Going to the places described in the diary, the two are confronted with the ghosts of the victims, as the crime seems to play out over and over again.
This is an interesting film. The ghost story allows the film makers to dredge up the recent history of Argentina. During the 70s and 80's thousands of people were "Disappeared" by the government. Taken to secret prisons, tortured, and murdered. This national history is closely tied to Malena and Pablo's personal, family history. The more the two learn, the more painful and dangerous the situation becomes.
If you're looking for something off the beaten track this film is well worth searching out. It works as a political thriller, but is also creepy, and frightening enough to satisfy horror fans.
Malena and Pablo are in Argentina to deal with their father's estate, and sign the papers to remove him from life support. Malena wants to get it done, and return home to Spain, but Pablo didn't know his father well, and wants to learn a little more about him. He convinces Malena to come with him on a road trip to their fathers house. On the way Pablo discovers an diary that seems to describe a terrible crime that took place twenty years ago. Going to the places described in the diary, the two are confronted with the ghosts of the victims, as the crime seems to play out over and over again.
This is an interesting film. The ghost story allows the film makers to dredge up the recent history of Argentina. During the 70s and 80's thousands of people were "Disappeared" by the government. Taken to secret prisons, tortured, and murdered. This national history is closely tied to Malena and Pablo's personal, family history. The more the two learn, the more painful and dangerous the situation becomes.
If you're looking for something off the beaten track this film is well worth searching out. It works as a political thriller, but is also creepy, and frightening enough to satisfy horror fans.
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