Directed by:
Álex de la IglesiaCinematography:
Kiko de la RicaComposer:
Joan ValentCast:
Javier Botet, Mario Casas, Carmen Maura, Hugo Silva, Carlos Areces, Carolina Bang, Macarena Gómez, María Barranco, Terele Pávez, María Jesús Hoyos, Pepón Nieto (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
When a bank heist in the city doesn't all go according to plan, José and Tony find themselves in possession of some hostages and speeding through the mountains of Spain, hoping to quietly slip over the border. Not wanting to give up his custody days to his ex-wife, José has also brought his son along, for both the robbery and the ride. Little do they know that this is only the beginning of their troubles. When they decide to make a stop in a small tavern in the Basque countryside, the group encounters a series of local wackos. Falling victim to a mysterious spell, they soon find themselves the honored guests of a fractured family of witches who are preparing for an ancient ritual. More colorful characters begin to enter the picture, including a pair of hapless cops hot on the trail, a defecting vixen witch and José's controlling ex-wife, and the situation spirals further out of control, heading towards a jaw-dropping climax. From its opening moments involving a shootout between a series of street performers in costume (including Minnie Mouse, the Invisible Man and Jesus), it's clear that director Alex de la Iglesia is in top form here. Capturing all the wit of his previous films, but employing a much more streamlined energy, he serves up the laughs, action and thrills in spades. Creative effects and frenetic, tongue-in-cheek jokes make for a visual inventive comedy with plenty of scares and surprises along the way. So grab your iron dentures and sharpened utensils. Dinner is served. (IFC Midnight)
(more)Cast
Javier Botet
Spain
Best movies:
The Revenant (2015)
The Conjuring 2 (2016)
[Rec] (2007)
Mario Casas
Spain
Best movies:
The Invisible Guest (2016)
Palm Trees in the Snow (2015)
El barco (2011) (series)
Carmen Maura
Spain
Best movies:
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) - a.f.
Alan, Carmela! (1990)
Volver (2006)
Hugo Silva
Spain
Best movies:
Costa Del Sol Squad (2019) (series)
The Body (2012)
The Ministry of Time (2015) (series)
Carlos Areces
Spain
Best movies:
The Ministry of Time (2015) (series)
The Last Circus (2010)
My Great Night (2015)
Carolina Bang
Spain
Best movies:
Paco's Men (2005) (series)
The Last Circus (2010)
Shrew’s Nest (2014)
Macarena Gómez
Spain
Best movies:
20 centímetros (2005)
Films to Keep You Awake: To Let (2006) (TV movie)
El calentito (2005)
María Barranco
Spain
Best movies:
The Red Squirrel (1993)
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)
Terele Pávez
Spain
Best movies:
The Holy Innocents (1984)
The Black Sword (1976)
The open door (2016)
María Jesús Hoyos
Best movies:
Aquí no hay quien viva (2003) (series)
The Ministry of Time (2015) (series)
El internado (2007) (series) - actor, a.f.
Pepón Nieto
Spain
Best movies:
The Road to Santiago (1999) (series)
Costa Del Sol Squad (2019) (series)
Paco's Men (2005) (series)
Secun de la Rosa
Spain
Best movies:
The Ministry of Time (2015) (series)
Las 13 rosas (2007)
The Bar (2017)
Itziar Castro
Spain
Best movies:
Locked Up (Antena 3 / Fox Version) (2015) (series)
Champions (2018)
Unconscious (2004)
Enrique Villén
Spain
Best movies:
Aquí no hay quien viva (2003) (series)
Los serrano (2003) (series)
Freedomfighters (1996)
Priscilla Delgado
Puerto Rico
Best movies:
Amador (2010)
Paco's Men (2005) (series)
Julieta (2016)
Jaime Ordóñez
Spain
Best movies:
Physics or Chemistry (2008) (series)
Aquí no hay quien viva (2003) (series)
Los serrano (2003) (series)
Manuel Tallafé
Spain
Best movies:
Aquí no hay quien viva (2003) (series)
Common Wealth (2000)
Films to Keep You Awake: The Baby's Room (2006) (TV movie)
Julián Valcárcel
Spain
Best movies:
Prison 77 (2022)
Witching and Bitching (2013)
Piggy (2022)
Bea Urzaiz
Best movies:
Witching and Bitching (2013)
Aníbal Gómez
Best movies:
Torrente V: Misión Eurovegas (2014)
Witching and Bitching (2013)