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Alucarda, la hija de las tinieblas (1977)
lovely....just lovely
...Moctezuma was heavily influenced by the Silent films of the teens and 20's and it shows in this film..for its strong points are clearly the beautiful eerie images throughout..THe abstract Convent set in dark creative lighting..the Nuns in their Mummy like shrouds (they are more disturbing than the blood and gore..of which there is plenty)...The Erotic scenes between Alucarda and Justine..beautiful Images of Alucarda in her funeral black Victorian dress.My favorite Image from this film..possibly.. is the initial introduction of Alucarda as she turns around from the shadows to greet her new friend Justine whos newly arrived to the Orphanage..Its a quick creative dreamlike tidbit..the likes I've never seen in film before..Alucarda and Justine's early scenes have a poignancy and loneliness not unlike Soledad Miranda and her playmates in Vampiros Lesbos....It can be touching..Tina Romero(Alucarda)..I'm happy to say is still quite attractive and can be frequently seen in the current Telenovelas(Spanish Soaps)...I say grab a copy of Alucarda from Mondo Macabro..for a little taste o 70's Mexico..its a good little collectors piece...Christopher,2006
La otra (2002)
La Otra...One of the few ...
..really outstanding Telenovelas..and one that parallels the best Alfred Hitchcock movies..Particularly "Vertigo"....A relatively short Novela(the best usually are)..It packs incredible suspense.loaded with atmosphere..and contains one of the most beautifully innovated and evocative music scores of all time,for any medium TV or Film!!....All the Actors seem to be working on a higher level here..Everyone is great in this..Yadhira Carrillo is brilliant in her first starring Role playing two characters!..Shes not only extraordinarily beautiful ..but there's real depth to her characters.Likewise the direction and writing are superb.This one grabs hold of your attention and never lets go from day 1..I'm currently watching it for the second time..and its even better than before...The other Novelas just don't look as good after watching an episode of La Otra....I cannot say enough good things about this one!!!....Christopher