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February 24, 2026
Crazy Old Lady review
Mistaken identity, dementia, family dysfunction and a murky past entwine in this Spanish horror involving a sprightly octogenarian with a penchant for torture
TL;DR
- An 80-year-old woman named Alicia, suffering from dementia, mistakes her daughter's ex-boyfriend, Pedro, for her late husband, Cesar.
- Alicia, with a violent streak, subjects Pedro to BDSM-themed interrogation, questioning him about their past and potential murders.
- The film is described as a darkly comedic chamber piece about family dysfunction, with praise for Carmen Maura's performance and Martín Mauregui's direction.
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