The Hidden Face

A lot of people are comparing this little gem to Hitchcock, but it reminds me of the Brian DePalma films of the 80s that were homages to Hitchcock. He has returned to that genre a couple times during the last twenty years, but with no success at all. This just really felt like the erotically charged DePalma films like "Dressed to Kill". Like the other reviewers, I agree the film started off slowly and it is by no means a classic, but really nice modern film noir and with some wonderful Colombian beauties. Strong cast and stylish direction raise this above the norm. I have been watching a lot of Spanish language thrillers of late. This would be a good double feature with "The Body". But I enjoyed this slightly more. I would like to see Mr. Baiz's other two full length features. Highly recommended.

Movie begins slow and seems to be shallow love drama, but somewhere in the middle a surprise awaits you that will justify your patience. It's hard to give even brief summary without spoilers. I strongly advise you not to read reviews nor in any case watch the trailer, because the essence of this psychological drama is in the horror you feel when you finally realize what is actually going on and later in quite predictable, but no less terrible plot twist. Acting and directing are good, and excellent music perfectly contributes to the stressful atmosphere of the movie. Huge recommendation.

8,5/10

A very good movie with minimal star cast and outstanding plot line.

An orchestra conductor living a wealthy life with his beautiful girlfriend and abruptly her Girl Friend vanishes leaving him inexplicably, caused by his infidelity.

The plot revolves around the hunt for his girlfriend.

A very good thriller, described by the fantastic storytelling telling about the present and the past, acting is very good and plot twists are enthralling.

Recommended to the suspense and mystery lovers.

7.5/10

I love watching films in general, but thrillers are my thing. I love the intense situations and the way my hands sweat while I'm watching it. But, I'm very sorry to say that I haven't watched a good thriller film in quite a while. But La Cara Oculta was a splendid dish of what I like. What would people do for love? How crazy can they become? How thin is the line between love and craziness? This is a film when the roles of good and bad change really quickly, and when you start making your own conclusions on the topic, suddenly something happens and you instantly change the course of your thoughts, seeing someone else as "the bad guy". I really, really loved this film! I think it's a great thriller and it sure kept me interested till the very end. Don't you dare miss it!

Don't see the trailer if you are just to see the movie because it will give you all the clues you need to to figure out what is going on!

La Cara Oculta is a typical mystery Spanish movie,where you see what is going on in present time at the first half and on the second, the back and forth scenario takes place in order the mystery to be solved.

It is not the best Spanish movie out there but it is the right one if you want to enjoy yourself for a night,alone in your house!

The house in this movie is the leading role!so watch out!

I don't wanna say any more 'cause I will ruin the story.So do not read reviews and do not see the trailer,just put it on your DVD and enjoy yourself!