Gabriel S
Director Ángel Gómez Hernández is a novelty in my roster, but we are talking about someone that has a solid portfolio of short films, so it seems. Don’t Listen is his debut feature film, winning him 2 awards: best first work and best makeup and hairstyles. Does the film hold up to these premises or is it just Movie Politics? Well, both.
Don’t Listen, originally titled Voces, is a Spanish psychological horror and haunting horror film about a family, Daniel, Sara, and their son Eric, who moves to a new house and, behold, the house is haunted. Soon, Eric is the first one to notice voices whispering darkness.
This film does not mess around. You start pretty much with no setup, but not in media res. You see, the story picks up some days after the family has moved to the haunted house and Eric is already listening to voices. The opening scene is a subtle but intense demonstration of the power the house has over anyone, and how high the stakes are.
And when I say this film doesn’t mess around, I’m serious. The inciting incident will testify to this statement.
Haunted-house features are old school, a formula that has been reused over and over again in Cinema and Fiction in general. This recurrence happens because the formula works, it is engaging and satisfying. Yes, there are some cliches like why would some powerful being keep haunting people instead of just killing them, you could argue out of hatred, but yeah, it is pretty silly, however, the genre is successful. Don’t Listen don’t really reinvent haunted houses, in fact, it is pretty generic in this regard; its strength lies in how serious the plot gets.
Then there are some detractors:
The subplot with Germán and his daughter Sofia lacks proper closure. Especially considering the credits scene, it feels like Voces sets up for more installments with these two characters, but it is unclear.
The story holds up for the most part, above average, but a bit self-pretentious. The final revelation is disturbing and climatic enough, but a bit gotcha-driven, giving the impression we just missed an obvious plot point.
And the climax challenge is kinda weak mainly because the overall goal is simplistic and the endurance to accomplish the goal is bogus. I’d rather Daniel, the protagonist, had to face the challenges.
Overall, Voces is a refreshing take on haunted house horror, a serious film trying to deliver something shocking, but at the same time revealing, a redemption story. Recommendable if you like foreign, Latin horror.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
03/20/25
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Ralph R
Don't Listen (original title Voces) is a Spanish supernatural thriller that combines striking visuals with a gripping story. Directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández, the film excels in building tension and delivering an unsettling atmosphere.
The cinematography is a standout, using distinct color palettes to heighten the emotional beats of the story. Red tones create unease, while cooler, muted colors amplify the sense of isolation. The performances are strong, adding depth to a story that, while simple, feels compact and engaging.
While the film incorporates some familiar genre moments, it handles them with finesse, focusing more on suspense than cheap thrills. The climax is especially nerve-wracking, offering a satisfying and tense conclusion. There's also a subtle after-credit scene that adds an extra layer of intrigue.
If you enjoy atmospheric horror with strong visuals and storytelling, Don't Listen is worth a watch. It's a chilling experience that lingers after the credits roll.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
12/28/24
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rick t
Don’t bother. Not scary and acting isn’t great.
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
12/21/24
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Chris G
A quick and easy haunted house movie with a surprising amount of brutal, strong jumpscares.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
10/01/24
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cacs M
I got what I needed from this movie, lots of suspense and genuine scary parts. Something about Witch horrors that creep me out and this one hits the nail on the head. Some of the scary scenes keep you on a edge for a lengthy time where you think you have seen the scary bit but actually your still on route to it. Obviously its in Spanish originally and dubbed over with English voices which probably takes away from the original actors, wish i could understand spanish and see without the dubbing.
Is raw and without mercy on the victims, its disturbing too in parts. you can feel the characters emotional pain and I started to build a real dislike to the perpetrator as the movie ran through. Good show.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
09/11/24
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Madder H
THAT MOVIE IS THE MOST HORRIBLE MOVIE EVER IN HISTORY IT IS DUMB AS HECK DON'T WATCH IF YOU DO THE SUSPENSE AND SCARES AREN'T BAD BUT I HATE IT NO OFFENSE BUT SOO MUCH OFFENSE I HOPE THE CREATORS DON'T MAKE ANOTHER MOVIE.
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Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars
04/03/24
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