Portuguese horror cinema is overwhelmed by its bigger neighbour next door where the genre is embedded and refined to the level of a national emblem.
Even so, the new effort from Gabriel Abrantes stands proud in the genre, produced at a standard that would generate envy amongst even the Hollywood elite. Also, by filming predominantly in English, Gabriel has found it easier to approach a mass audience. Here's the plot: Edward, adopted as a child, searches for his biological family. He finds them in a magnificent gothic villa high in the mountains of Northern Portugal. Edward is excited at meeting his long-lost mother and twin brother - but when he arrives at their invitation, nothing is as it seems. Edward soon discovers there is a terrifying secret.
Having rippled through the film festivals, Amelia's Children is on release in Europe from the end of this month
Even so, the new effort from Gabriel Abrantes stands proud in the genre, produced at a standard that would generate envy amongst even the Hollywood elite. Also, by filming predominantly in English, Gabriel has found it easier to approach a mass audience. Here's the plot: Edward, adopted as a child, searches for his biological family. He finds them in a magnificent gothic villa high in the mountains of Northern Portugal. Edward is excited at meeting his long-lost mother and twin brother - but when he arrives at their invitation, nothing is as it seems. Edward soon discovers there is a terrifying secret.
Having rippled through the film festivals, Amelia's Children is on release in Europe from the end of this month
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