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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 acclaimed filmmaker Alex de la Iglesia is in top form here. Capturing all the wit of his previous films such as The Last Circus and The Oxford Murders, but employing a much more streamlined energy, Iglesia serves up the laughs, action and thrills in spades. Creative effects and frenetic, tongue-in-cheek jokes make for a visually inventive comedy with plenty of scares and surprises along the way. So grab your iron dentures and sharpened utensils. Dinner is served.
Original Release
09/20/2013
US Release
09/20/2013
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Hugo Silva | José / Jose |
Mario Casas | Antonio |
Pepón Nieto | Calvo / Inspector Calvo |
Carolina Bang | Eva |
Terele Pavez | Maritxu |
Jaime Ordonez | Manuel |
Gabriel Ángel Delgado | Sergio |
Santiago Segura | Miren |
Macarena Gomez | Silvia |
Secun de la Rosa | Pacheco / Inspector Pacheco |
Directors
Writers
Alex de la Iglesia, Jorge Guerricaechevarría
Cast
Name | Character |
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Hugo Silva | José / Jose |
Mario Casas | Antonio |
Pepón Nieto | Calvo / Inspector Calvo |
Carolina Bang | Eva |
Terele Pavez | Maritxu |
Jaime Ordonez | Manuel |
Gabriel Ángel Delgado | Sergio |
Santiago Segura | Miren |
Macarena Gomez | Silvia |
Secun de la Rosa | Pacheco / Inspector Pacheco |
Javier Botet | Luismi |
Enrique Villén | El Inadaptado Social |
Carlos Areces | Conchi |
Manuel Tallafe | El Hombre de Badajoz |
Maria Barranco | Anciana Traqueotomizada |
Carmen Maura | Graciana / Graciana Barrenetxea |
Alexandra Jiménez | Mujer Antonio / Sonia |
Lucía de la Fuente | Bruja Joven |
Julián Valcárcel | Cliente Compro Oro |
Fabián Augusto Gómez | Minnie |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Enrique Cerezo | Executive Producer |
Vérane Frédiani | Producer |
Franck Ribière | Producer |
Sheila Siguero | Producer |
Tony Soto | Producer |
Enrique Cerezo | Producer |