Death And The Maiden (1994)

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Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Sigourney Weaver (Paulina Escobar), Ben Kingsley (Dr. Roberto Miranda), Stuart Wilson (Gerardo Escobar)
Country: UK, USA
Language: English (optional basic Eng Subs)
Runtime: 01:43:34
Genres: Captivity, Revenge, Descriptions of Torture

Plot – Spoilers:
In a South American country emerging out of dictatorship, Paulina and her husband Gerardo have been friends from uni days and were part of the resistance movement. Following the regime change, Gerardo has moved up the ranks and is heading a committee investigating the crimes of the past. Paulina however, carries a trauma that makes her live in dread of any knock on the door, despite living in freer times.

Then late one night, an unexpected guest arrives, whom she instantly recognizes as the man who had tormented her for weeks, back in the day. Only problem is, her democracy-loving husband, who never really had to suffer like she did, doesn’t believe her. And the man too, refuses to accept her allegations, even claiming an alibi for his innocence.

A small but proficient cast, a house in a remote location and a master director is all that is needed sometimes, to keep you on edge and interested, it seems.