Even so, anyone who has seen What Lies Beneath will be in for a surprise by the time the plot gets to its darker second half.
Baiz also throws you every cliché in the book from power cuts to sudden thunder claps, including creepy bathroom scenes akin to those found in Japanese horror movies.
The premise is intriguing but starts off like a slow chugging steam propelled locomotive. As such, Baiz has had to compromise on what I imagine would have been a dark and brooding thriller-noir. Like a curious cat, Belen sets a trap to expose Adrian, but inadvertently sets about a chain of events, and in the process, seals her own fate.ĭubbing this Spanish film into English would not have been such a bad idea if it weren’t for the terrible voice acting. Moving to Bogota from Spain, they take up residence in a charming little cottage but Belen suspects Adrian to be a two timing womanizer. The second part is essentially a chronological prelude that places Adrian and Belen during happier times. Before long, Fabiana is plagued with a nagging sensation and suspects foul play behind Belen’s disappearance. Sure enough, before Fabiana gets too comfortable, she discovers something odd about Adrian’s plush residence. They hit it off and before you know it, Fabiana moves in with Adrian, even as the police begin investigating Belen’s sudden disappearance. Dumped by his girlfriend Belen (Clara Lago), Adrian wallows in dejection at a local pub but is charmed by the affections of a waitress, Fabiana (Martina García). At the beginning of the first part, we are introduced to Adrian (Quim Gutiérrez), a successful Spanish Orchestra conductor hired by the Bogota Philharmonic Orchestra in Columbia.
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The plot plays out in two parts, each from a different perspective that converges into a series of twists and turns before the finale. To truly appreciate this thriller, I strongly caution against watching the trailer or reading other reviews that include one of the film’s best kept secrets. Moreover, there is every possibility that this film could be interpreted as a spooky ghost story, as perhaps intended by writer/director Andrés Baiz. Dubbed in English and re-named from its original Spanish title La Cara Oculta, The Hidden Face is a decent thriller if you have the patience to endure its lackluster first half.
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