Orozco the Embalmer (2001) 6/10: This documentary offers a gritty and sorrowful look into the life of an embalmer in Colombia, a country fraught with violence. While it's not technically horror, the raw footage of Orozco performing his craft on countless murder victims is deeply unsettling. The film focuses more on the context of death than the embalming itself, highlighting how violence permeates everyday life in a dangerous environment. The relentlessly bleak mood is somewhat undercut by the awkward, grating soundtrack, which feels out of place. As the film draws to a close, Orozco's story ends on a mysterious, unresolved note, making it even more haunting. It leaves viewers contemplating the brutal realities and complex emotional weight Orozco must bear and what the heck happened to him really. While the documentary is thought-provoking, the slow pace and tonal dissonance from the soundtrack might not be for everyone.
