La residencia

1969
GP
1h 39m

ÉVALUATION IMDb

6,8/10

4,4 k

MA NOTE

Liretrailer1 min 59 s

4 vidéos

99+ photos

Giallo Slasher Horror Horror Mystery Thriller

Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueA strict headmistress runs a secluded school for wayward girls in 19th century France, whose students are disappearing under mysterious circumstances.A strict headmistress runs a secluded school for wayward girls in 19th century France, whose students are disappearing under mysterious circumstances.A strict headmistress runs a secluded school for wayward girls in 19th century France, whose students are disappearing under mysterious circumstances.

Director
- Narciso Ibáñez Serrador
Writers
- Narciso Ibáñez Serrador
- Juan Tébar
Stars

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ÉVALUATION IMDb

6,8/10

4,4 k

MA NOTE

Director
- Narciso Ibáñez Serrador
Writers
- Narciso Ibáñez Serrador
- Juan Tébar
Stars

Voir l’information sur la production à IMDbPro

Prix
- 3 victoires au total

Luis
(as John Moulder Brown)

Maribel Martín

Isabelle

Mary Maude

Irene

Cándida Losada

Srta. Desprez

Pauline Challoner

Catalina
(as Pauline Challenor)

Tomás Blanco

Pedro Baldié

Víctor Israel

Brechard
(as Victor Israel)

Teresa Hurtado

Andrea

María José Valero

Elena

Conchita Paredes

Susana

Ana María Pol

Claudia

Mari Carmen Duque

Julia
(as María del Carmen Duque)

Paloma Pagés

Cecilia

Sofía Casares

Margarita

Blanca Sendino

Cocinera

Clovis Dave

Enrique

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Anecdotes
Contains the first ever close-up slow-motion murder in Spanish cinema history.

Gaffes
After Irene asks Theresa the first time "What is the Tivoli, Therese, dear?", the frame freezes on her face and her lips don't move as she is heard to ask again, more insistently "What is the Tivoli, Theresa?"

Citations
Sra. Fourneau: This school specializes in students whose character is, um, shall we say, um, difficult, and there are a few among them who, in spite of their youth, have not exactly led exemplary lives. In order to bring them back to the right path, I must run this establishment with a firm hand.

Autres versions
The American version released by AIP in 1971 was heavily cut mainly for pacing reasons but a few frames of a throat slashing were removed for the 'GP' certificate.

Connexions
Featured in Movie Macabre: The House That Screamed (1981)

Commentaires des utilisateurs77

Commentaire en vedette

Nice Atmosphere and Performances

The House That Screamed (1970)

** 1/2 (out of 4)

The setting is a French boarding school where Teresa (Cristina Galbo) arrives and soon realizes that there's just something that isn't right. The head mistress (Lilli Palmer) is an abusive woman who forces her will onto the girls of the school but she seems to be unable to control her young son (John Moulder-Brown). Before long some of the girls start vanishing.

Narciso Ibáñez Serrador's THE HOUSE THAT SCREAMED is a rather interesting Spanish horror film that became a hit back when it was originally released. The film did well throughout the world including its release in America but then it pretty much fell off the map. For years it was hard to find and it really became known for its story apparently inspiring Dario Argento and SUSPIRIA. The film certainly isn't a great one but if you're a fan of the genre then it's certainly worth watching.

For my money the best thing about the film was the atmosphere. I thought the director did a really good job at building up an atmosphere that worked a certain magic throughout the running time. I thought it managed to make you feel as if you were in the middle of this location and it certainly benefited the film. Another plus are the performances by the three leads. All of them are quite good in their roles and I especially liked Galbo and Palmer.

For me, the biggest issue with the film was the actual screenplay. Some have called this an early giallo but I really wouldn't considering the film that. The problem I had with the screenplay is that it never really builds up the mystery aspect. I mean, all the girls start to disappear yet there are only a handful of possible suspects and the film doesn't even try to play it up. It's as if the director just wanted a visual style and the before mentioned atmosphere.

Another problem is that there's really not too much that happens. There's not much of a story here and the film is extremely slow-moving at times. With that said, there are enough interesting moments to make the film worth watching.