The Bar
Seen it?2017 | 102 min | Horror, Thriller, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In downtown Madrid, a series of mysterious gunshots trap a motley assortment of people in a decrepit bar.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 9 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Álex de la Iglesia
- Blanca SuárezElena
- Mario CasasNacho
- Carmen MachiTrini
- Secun de la RosaSátur
- Jaime OrdóñezIsrael
- Terele PávezAmparo
- Alejandro AwadaSergio
- Tony LamChang
- Sue FlackJennifer
- Daniele FiletiFrank