The Mystery of the Ghastly Face (1935)
- Original title
- El misterio del rostro pálido
- Directed by
- Juan Bustillo Oro
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- Mexico
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Rating
- 5.0 of 10 from 9 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A suspenseful story unfolds involving a strange face and a mystery. It follows characters trying to uncover what is behind the ghastly appearance. The film uses dramatic lighting and expressionist style to create a mood of unease.
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What happens
The Mystery of the Ghastly Face (Spanish: El misterio del rostro pálido) is a 1935 Mexican mystery horror film directed by Juan Bustillo Oro and starring Carlos Villarías, Beatriz Ramos and Manuel Noriega. The film's sets were designed by the art director Carlos Toussaint. It is noted for its use of expressionism. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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The Trace of Some Lips (1952)- More like this film, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.