In a Glass Cage
Seen it?1986 | 112 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little 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 horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary, harrowing.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated NC-17: meant for adults.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A mysterious teenager named Ángelo cares for Klaus, a German doctor with a dark past who lives trapped in an iron lung.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- 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 impactBelow par
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Agustí Villaronga
- Günter MeisnerKlaus
- David SustÁngelo
- Marisa ParedesGriselda
- Gisèle EchevarríaRena
- Imma Colomer MarcetLaborer
- Josuè GuaschSinging Child
- David CuspineraBarracks Child
- Ricardo CarceleroChild Ángelo
- Alberto ManzanoGypsy Child