Thesis (1996) movie poster

Thesis (1996)

Tesis
"My name is Ángela. They're going to kill me."
ThumbScore
👍 92%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 83% (RT: 83%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Alejandro Amenábar
Runtime
2h 5m
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (921 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
83%
Cast
Ana Torrent as Ángela
Miguel Picazo as Figueroa
Rosa Campillo as Yolanda
Paco Hernández as Ángela's Father
Yes. 92% of real audiences liked it based on 921 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 83%.
Overview
While working on a thesis about audiovisual violence, film student Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured until death. Soon she discovers that she was a former student in her university, and that the authors of the video are not very far either. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The initial cut of Thesis was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Ana Torrent spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Thesis is a 1996 horror, thriller film directed by Alejandro Amenábar. While working on a thesis about audiovisual violence, film student Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured until death. Soon she discovers that she was a former student in her university, and that the authors of the video are not very far either.

The film has been rated by 921 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, Thesis delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Thesis (1996) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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