The philosophy professor Ramón (Darío Grandinetti) kidnaps his former wife and psychiatrist, Laura (Goya Toledo), locking her in the basement of his house tied to a chair, gagged and watching a video where he confesses nineteen murders. He proposes Laura to play a game of association of words, telling her that if she wins, he will let her go; otherwise he would push her eye out with a spoon. The Chief of Police Espinosa (Fernando Guillén) and Detective Sánchez (Eric Bonicatto) bring Ramón to the precinct to give his statement and explanations about the disappearance of Laura.
"Palabras Encadenadas" is a dark and complex thriller with an outstanding performance of Darío Grandinetti in the role of one of the scariest psychotic serial killers of the cinema history. However, the story has many twists, becomes confused and I need to see this movie again paying attention to details to be sure whether there are many plot holes and flaws or the writer is a genius. For example, was the message in the answering machine an edition of Laura words while playing the "words game"? If so, it is incredibly smart. Is Ramón really a serial killer or not? How can the police ignore eighteen murders associated with his confession? Or was his intention only revenge against Laura? Who sent the videotapes to the police? The relationship of Ramón and his mother is also not well explained. I liked this thriller but at least for me there are many points that are not clear. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): "Jogo de Palavras" ("Game of Words")
"Palabras Encadenadas" is a dark and complex thriller with an outstanding performance of Darío Grandinetti in the role of one of the scariest psychotic serial killers of the cinema history. However, the story has many twists, becomes confused and I need to see this movie again paying attention to details to be sure whether there are many plot holes and flaws or the writer is a genius. For example, was the message in the answering machine an edition of Laura words while playing the "words game"? If so, it is incredibly smart. Is Ramón really a serial killer or not? How can the police ignore eighteen murders associated with his confession? Or was his intention only revenge against Laura? Who sent the videotapes to the police? The relationship of Ramón and his mother is also not well explained. I liked this thriller but at least for me there are many points that are not clear. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): "Jogo de Palavras" ("Game of Words")