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A GLASS CAGE (Cult
Epics) 1986. Drama/thriller. 108 minutes. In Spanish w/English
subtitles. Not Rated. After a successful career of raping and murdering
Jewish children in a Nazi concentration camp, Klaus continues his scummy
life of murder and rape while living incognito in Spain. However, shame
and disgust finally prevail and ol’ Klaus decides to take his own life.
Unfortunately, Klaus fails in his suicide attempt. On the plus
side, Klaus renders himself paralyzed from the neck down and must live his
remaining days stuck in an iron lung. Desperately needing help to care for
her husband, Griselda hires Angelo, who she thinks is a male nurse. Alas,
Griselda’s choice turns fatal as Angelo picks up where Klaus left off
with the sexual ickiness and murder.
In a Glass Cage is one humdinger of a disturbing movie. Even worse
is how “beautifully” director Augustin Villarogna pulls this movie off
without being overly graphic. Although, when dealing with the subject this
movie deals with, even the subtlest of scenes is enough to trouble anyone
with half a brain and heart. There are a number of scenes I really want to
write about, but if I do, it will ruin things if you happen to watch this
DVD. Therefore, I hope you will take my word for it. The whole atmosphere
of the movie is dragged even lower due to the dank array of dark and dull
colors, which is enhanced by the DVD’s clear picture. DVD extras include
an interview with the director and a four-page liner notes pullout. Yes,
this is a good movie, but it is not a good time. – Denis Sheehan
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