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Bingo Hell
Horror and a bit of splatter used as a metaphor are certainly not a big
news but Gigi Saul Guerrero, "La Muñeca Del Terror", tries to
give, with great commitment, new perspectives for thought, relying on
the good Adriana Barraza ( 2007 Oscar nominee) and a disturbing Richard
brake, the Night King of “Games of Thrones” for two seasons.
“Bingo Hell” is therefore more than horror, but it is also
less than a film of social criticism. And it is the problem.
This film produced by Blumhouse and Amazon is an interesting metaphor
about gentrification and the attempt of those who live on the margins
to change their lives, but simply tease without sinking the blow.
The Mexican director does everything right, it should be emphasized,
demonstrating a certain talent thanks to a careful direction that shows
a series of clear ideas, but at the service of a discontinuous story
that travels between ups and downs and which at a certain point became
boring.
Oak Springs is a poor town that loses its inhabitants every year and
every little thing that can attract people. The fault lies with rampant
poverty but Lupita (Adriana Barranza) a rough old woman does not give
up, resists, and tries to keep alive the place whose nerve centre is
Bingo.
Bingo that one day is bought by the creepy Mr. Big (Richard Brake) who
offers incredible prizes to the winners. Lupita, however, does not fit.
She is not losing even the last symbol of her city and that hides a
horrifying reality behind the amazing earnings.