Possum

Hola, cinéfilos de Hive! Seguimos con la maratón de películas relacionadas con la época. En esta ocasión les traigo un intrigante thriller psicológico, no tan conocido. Los dejo con reseña, espero les guste c:

Hello, Hive moviegoers! We continue with the marathon of films related to the era. This time I bring you an intriguing psychological thriller not so well known. I leave you with review, hope you like it c:

"Possum" es un thriller psicológico británico dirigido por Matthew Holness y estrenada en el año 2018. La película es conocida por tener un ambiente inquietante y por su enfocarse en la psicología de su personaje principal. A continuación, les compartiré el análisis detallado de la película:

"Possum" is a British psychological thriller directed by Matthew Holness and released in 2018. The movie is known for having a disturbing atmosphere and for its focus on the psychology of its main character. Below, I will share with you the detailed analysis of the movie:

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Trama // Plot

La película sigue la vida de Philip (interpretado por Sean Harris), un ex-titiritero que regresa a su hogar de infancia, (después de perder su trabajo) el cual está ubicado en un pueblo sombrío. A Philip lo atormenta su oscuro pasado y un oscuro secreto relacionado con una marioneta tenebrosa en forma de araña llamada "Possum" que lleva con el. La película se centra en sus esfuerzos por deshacerse de la marioneta y enfrentar sus demonios internos.

The movie follows the life of Philip (played by Sean Harris), a former shyster who returns to his childhood home, (after losing his job) which is located in a gloomy town . Philip is haunted by his dark past and a dark secret related to a shadowy spider puppet named "Possum" that he carries with him. The film focuses on his efforts to get rid of the puppet and confront his inner demons.

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Ambiente y estilo // Setting and style

"Possum" es el tipo de película que se encarga de sumergir al espectador en el ambiente de tensión que se crea, pues, el director se encargó de crear una atfmosfera inquietante que envuelve a los espectadores en una sensación constante de malestar. La película utilizó una paleta de colores "tristes" o apagados y una cinematografía oscura para que hiciera contraste el sentimiento de desolación y aislamiento.

"Possum" is the kind of film that takes care to immerse the viewer in the tense atmosphere that is created, for, the director took care to create an unsettling atfmosphere that envelops the viewers in a constant sense of unease. The film used a "sad" or muted color palette and dark cinematography to contrast the feeling of desolation and isolation.

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Simbolismo // Symbolism

La marioneta es un elemento clave en la película, pues simboliza el pasado oscuro de Philip y su incapacidad para lidiar con el. La marioneta en sí es muy perturbadora, lo que la convierte en la causante de la ansiedad y el remordimiento que acosan a Philip. A medida que la historia avanza, la línea entre la realidad y la fantasía se difumina, lo que permite una interpretación abierta de todo lo que sucede.

The puppet is a key element in the film, as it symbolizes Philip's dark past and his inability to deal with it. The puppet itself is very disturbing, making it the cause of the anxiety and remorse that plague Philip. As the story progresses, the line between reality and fantasy blurs, allowing for an open-ended interpretation of everything that happens.

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Personajes // Characters

Sean Harris nos da una actuación poderosa interpretando a Philip, pues logra transmitir la angustia y la fragilidad de su personaje excelentemente. Por otra parte, los personajes secundarios en la película son muy pocos y en su mayoría funcionan como elementos perturbadores en la trama.

Sean Harris gives us a powerful performance playing Philip, as he manages to convey the anguish and fragility of his character excellently. On the other hand, the secondary characters in the film are very few and mostly function as disturbing elements in the plot.

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Psicología // Psychology

La película juega con la mente del espectador al presentar situaciones perturbadoras y escenarios inquietantes. La lucha interna de Philip con su pasado y su creciente paranoia son los principales causantes de la tensión en la historia.

The film plays with the viewer's mind by presenting disturbing situations and unsettling scenarios. Philip's internal struggle with his past and his growing paranoia are the main causes of tension in the story.

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Interpretación abierta // Open interpretation

Una de las mejores cosas de la película, es que no ofrece respuestas concisas a las preguntas que plantea, pues es muy impredecible, lo que permite a los espectadores interpretarla de diferentes maneras. Aquí la duda que nos queda es: ¿Es la marioneta una creación de la mente de Philip, una manifestación de su culpa, o es simplemente algo sobrenatural?. Mírenla y cuéntenme que opinan.

One of the best things about the film, is that it doesn't offer concise answers to the questions it poses, as it is very unpredictable, allowing viewers to interpret it in different ways. Here the doubt we are left with is: is the puppet a creation of Philip's mind, a manifestation of his guilt, or is it simply something supernatural? Watch it and tell me what you think.

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Conclusión // Conclusion

"Possum" es una película de terror psicológico que no es para todas las personas, pues es una pelicula lenta y se enfoca mas que todo en la psicología de su personaje principal. Sin embargo, para aquellos y aquellas que aman los thrillers psicológicos, ésta ofrece una experiencia memorable. Su atmósfera oscura y su interpretación abierta son los responsables de dejarnos reflexionando sobre su significado por mucho tiempo.

"Possum" is a psychological horror film that is not for everyone, as it is a slow movie and focuses mostly on the psychology of its main character. However, for those who love psychological thrillers, it offers a memorable experience. Its dark atmosphere and open-ended performance are responsible for leaving us pondering its meaning for a long time.

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Espero les haya gustado la reseña. Si ya vieron la peli, me gustaría leer sus comentarios acerca de ella c:

Como siempre, gracias por leer y observar, nos vemos en la próxima!

I hope you liked the review. If you have already seen the movie, I would love to read your comments about it c:

As always, thanks for reading and watching, see you in the next one!

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Finding good horror is never easy, and last night I was disappointed with the movie I watched. I only decided to watch Possum because I have read some good things about this film but when I checked its reviews in several cites I was left with doubt. However, in the past, I have enjoyed movies with lower than 6 points in IMDb and lower than 60% in rotten tomatoes.

Possum isn't really a horror story but a drama story with creepy images involving a very ugly puppet that has spider legs and a bald human head. The owner of this puppet is a guy that looks like he is in his 40s, he doesn't seem very healthy, is lonely, and probably has mental health issues. The origins of his problems are made clear when we discover his childhood home and the person who raised him.

This poor guy didn't have a normal upbringing nor a functional family life. His current state is the result of all the traumas he has suffered throughout the years that make him incapable of achieving a normal satisfactory life. Since he isn't a normal person he might seem like a creep to other people which makes everything even worst.

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The best thing in the film is the imagery, there are several breathtaking scenes, and there are also good scenes that could be considered psychological horror. The performance from the cast, especially from the main actor was good I guess. I mean, his entire character was very depressive and he portrayed that in a very accurate way.

The film also has a lot of silent references in certain scenes, for example, the reason why the puppet has long spider legs might be explained in one of the final scenes that is also the most tragic. The truth is this guy is simply a disturbed but not necessarily evil person. Misunderstood by others due to his bizarre family circumstances and with no way to fix the mental issues that, for now, only affect him. The use of grey and dark colors are probably also related to a tragic event he endured in the past.

Since this isn't a real horror movie I don't recommend it to horror fans unless you are just looking for creepy scenes with the disturbing puppet. I have to admit the puppet's design was very cool but not enough to make this film worth watching. Regarding the drama, it was dark but since the entire pace of the film was extremely slow it bored me out. Therefore, I can only recommend this film to people looking for a slow and dark drama.

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The best

Good imagery.
The puppet is very creepy.

The worst

Too slow and boring.
Not enough horror.

More information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6081670/ Review: AA In numbers: 5/10

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