With Atroz, we are faced with one of the most extreme films currently in circulation.
Without beating around the bush, the film uses violence and madness as raw communicative tools essential to understanding how and where the two outcast protagonists operate—set against the backdrop of Mexico City.
The chaotic capital is shown to us at the beginning, with images accompanied by captions where the numbers of homicides and violent cases are staggering.
Plot
After a terrible car accident, two men in a state of drunkenness are arrested for causing the death of the driver of the other vehicle involved.
Upon inspecting the car of the two individuals, Commander Juarez, who arrives at the scene, finds a gun and a video camera. Here, the shocking revelation is found in the video, showing that the two arrested men, Goyo and Gordon, are serial killers.
Review
Lex Ortega, director and protagonist, knows his land well, and in the hour and ten minutes of film, he showcases a whole repertoire of torture, murder, mental deviance, rape, incest, and much (a lot) more.
Capable of seriously testing the viewer’s endurance, pushing the limits of their gaze.
There are no heroes, not even antiheroes—everyone is implicated: in this depraved cauldron, even those who should ensure justice and balance are driven by violence.
Technically, the film is near perfection: the alternation between clean direction and mockumentary gives the film a deep tone of realism, which, combined with excellent acting and notable special effects, makes it feel almost like a true documentary capable of hitting hard and disturbing the viewer.
Right up until the final twist.
As we said at the beginning…
With Atroz, we are faced with one of the most extreme films in circulation.
Pan-Demonic Moment
Every time a tape is found and played 📼. The vision and content of the scenes are shocking.
