Las cautivas

1973·Movie
1h 29min
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Romance6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Raimundo, a wealthy man, died of a heart attack. The notary reads out Raimundo's will, leaving all his estate and companies to the widow, Luz, with the surprising clause that she will remain without a man for the period of two years, during which his trusted attorney, Arturo, will be in possession of the whole patrimony. Luz being much younger than her late husband, resents this clause that will keep her captive of the dead man for so long. Her attempts to seek release in the night spots of the town do not prove satisfying. Lucia, the maid, starts an extortion scheme against the widow, menacing to denounce the murder of Raimundo with venom, as Luz and Arturo were lovers. The faithful cook and the gardener are dismissed and Lucía literally takes her employer's image, clothes, and manners - forcing Luz to play humbly to her (progressively insane) demands.
Psychological ThrillerBlackmail & ExtortionPower DynamicsCaptivity & ManipulationCrime DramaFemale ProtagonistSlow BurnMelodramatic Tension

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Las cautivas worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Las cautivas rated?

Sexual contentViolence

Content advisories: sexual content and violence.

How long is Las cautivas?

1 h 29 min

Las cautivas runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is Las cautivas in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Mexico.

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