The film allows Maura to mutate from the vulnerability of a woman grappling with long-suppressed trauma to the deranged glee of someone enjoying causing their victim pain.

While director and screenwriter Martín Mauregui does work in elements of dark comedy and reflects on how the dark chapters in history leave a lasting bloody imprint, all the wickedness wears thin near the end even if Maura and Hendler keep us watching.

We’re here for the chance to appreciate Maura’s impeccable timing and charismatic screen presence. It’s not a deep work, but it’s relentlessly fun if you’re not squeamish

The director manages to maintain the tension with minimal resources, relying on the performances, although, it must be noted that, as the plot unfolds, it goes from a promising start to a somewhat rushed ending...[Full review in Spanish]