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Mystery of the Ghastly Face

Name: Mystery of the Ghastly Face
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released: 1935-03-11
Cast: Carlos Villarías, Beatriz Ramos, Natalia Ortiz, Manuel Noriega, Joaquín Busquets

1935 | 88 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and people who like to watch through their fingers. A good one for a late-night scare. Liked 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple or Prometheus? This is a good next one.
The mood: Scary.
The pace: Keeps the tension tight, at 1 hr 28 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off: It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Made in 1935: an older pace and style.
Not one for anyone who hates jump scares.

Dr. Forti carries out strange experiments, assisted by his son Pablo. They embark on an expedition to the jungle. Eight years later Forti returns without his son but strange things start to happen in the old house where they live.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 607 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Juan Bustillo Oro

Carlos VillaríasDr. Galdino Forti
Beatriz RamosAngelica
Natalia OrtizDona Ingracia
Manuel NoriegaJusto
Joaquín BusquetsPablo Forti