Scherzo Diabolico

Aram is a hard working lawyer who isn't getting the financial recognition that he feels that he deserves. Also his marriage is on the rocks, though him having a mistress hardly helps. So what does he do? He kidnaps a teenage girl who he locks up in an abandoned old factory, forcing her to strip,etc. Further on into the film it is revealed that this is actually the daughter of his (former) boss, this ramps up what was otherwise a somewhat plodding plot. And this girl is hellbent on getting revenge! Initially a bit of a slow burn but the tension and action ramps up for the final part. The movie has sex, nudity and some very strong, bloody violence. A dark thriller with horror elements, I wouldn't describe it as a black comedy though. Spanish language, I watched with English subtitles but the acting seemed ok. Not the "true masterpiece" that the DVD cover promised but it proved to be an engaging watch with a few twists and enough sex and violence to maintain my interest.