Al morir la matinée

Yes if you like slasher movies (Giallos too sure), you will have more fun with this, than other people have. And while there is no nudity to speak of, some may think that it still has enough "sexuality" (or too much?) in it. Especially the one thing that is the cinema equivalent of the Mile High dream/fantasy ... not saying all have that, but generally speaking.

But this is a horror movie, so the focus is on the kills ... and they are quite creative - especially the first one. Not just smoke and mirrors - pun very much intended. And then the killer is also sticking it to people ... anyway, there really isn't much story or plot. The movie that is playing in the theatre might have more to tell than the actual movie ... I don't know. If you watch it, watch it for the kills and thrills as they say - of course the afficionados do not need this reminder, but for everyone else: it is just a movie! No one wants that happening in real life.

An interesting film. The production is ok for me, and considering the small budget, this is a real little masterpiece. All the elements of retro horror are there. It was interesting to watch him. The music is great. The rain that is constantly falling complements the phenomenal atmosphere that is missing in many films of this genre today ...

'Bloody Matinee' or 'The Last Matinee' depending on which region you're from is a fun Spanish horror flick with Giallo and Slasher elements combined with a stylish 90's throwback setting. The movie's plot is simple yet effective and well paced with enough tension and gory kills to keep you entertained throughout.

The plot = The movie takes place on a rainy Sunday evening at the Opera Theatre where are old horror movie is being screened and a handful of people show up unaware that there's a murderer amongst and he starts to pick them off one by one.

The movie's direction by Maximiliano Conti is excellent with solid set pieces and a creative use of colours and lighting which makes everything look polished and fantastic, the cinema itself has that classic grand look to it and builds a decent amount of mood and atmosphere. The only negatives I could give is that the acting isn't up to much here and the characters themselves are rather forgettable, but there's enough going on to keep you distracted and thrilled.

Overall the movie is a fun ride with a clear love for the classic Giallo and slasher flicks. Sure it may not be the most original horror flick out there, but its still a good effort.

A beautiful homage to giallo films, to horror, to cinema in general. Loved the cinematography and the score - reminding you Demons and others from that time in some moments. The direction is also refreshing with a big variety of different angles and shots.

I really loved the first act and most of the deaths. Unfortunately, I was not convinced by some acting and stupid reactions (maybe an homage to giallo? Maybe a bit too far?) and that's the only reason this is not at the very top of the best horrors of the year.

This is not what I was looking for at all, I was hopeful because of the creative usage of the movie theater atmosphere but this director was obviously more influenced by the experience of being a child in the late 1980s or early 90s and watching slasher flicks than anything else. Depressingly, the film they're watching in the theater for our "meta" experience as an audience is complete crap. Apparently, the folks creating Al morir la matinee could not purchase the rights to something a little more recognizable even if it was low grade sleaze. One Dario Argento poster for Opera hangs prominently in lobby, but we're dragged through some American D-movie I've never even heard of.

5 stars for style, totally watchable, just probably never again unless I'm stuck in a hotel with basic cable somewhere.