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El Gigante

  • 20142014
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IMDb RATING
6.0/10
186
YOUR RATING
El Gigante (2014)
  • Short
  • Horror
After attempting to cross the US/Mexico border in search of a better life, Armando awakens in an unknown room, his body broken down and a Lucha Libre mask sewn into his neck. He attempts to ... Read allAfter attempting to cross the US/Mexico border in search of a better life, Armando awakens in an unknown room, his body broken down and a Lucha Libre mask sewn into his neck. He attempts to escape, but is surrounded by a sadistic family, who watch him with hungry eyes. The only c... Read allAfter attempting to cross the US/Mexico border in search of a better life, Armando awakens in an unknown room, his body broken down and a Lucha Libre mask sewn into his neck. He attempts to escape, but is surrounded by a sadistic family, who watch him with hungry eyes. The only chance for Armando's survival in this hellish nightmare is to last in a wrestling match aga... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
186
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Gigi Saul Guerrero
    • Luke Bramley
  • Writer
    • Shane McKenzie(story)
  • Stars
    • Edwin Perez
    • Luis Javier
    • Arlina Rodriguez
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Gigi Saul Guerrero
    • Luke Bramley
  • Writer
    • Shane McKenzie(story)
  • Stars
    • Edwin Perez
    • Luis Javier
    • Arlina Rodriguez
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 6User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 5 nominations

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    on set for "El Gigante"
    That's a Wrap! Luchagore Productions Team with "El Gigante" cast.
    Directing on set for "El Gigante".
    Gigi Saul Guerrero, Nisreen Slim, Mathias Retamal, and David Aboussafy in El Gigante (2014)

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    Edwin Perez
    Edwin Perez
    • Armandoas Armando
    Luis Javier
    Luis Javier
    • Coyoteas Coyote
    Arlina Rodriguez
    Arlina Rodriguez
    • Paolaas Paola
    Alexa Marie
    • Daughteras Daughter
    Mathias Retamal
    Mathias Retamal
    • Goldtoothas Goldtooth
    Devyn Dalton
    Devyn Dalton
    • Changoas Chango
    Nisreen Slim
    Nisreen Slim
    • Almaas Alma
    Adelita Rockhill
    • Mamaas Mama
    Indiana Dean
    • Rogelioas Rogelio
    David Forts
    • El Giganteas El Gigante
    David Aboussafy
    David Aboussafy
    • Man at taco standas Man at taco stand
    • Directors
      • Gigi Saul Guerrero
      • Luke Bramley
    • Writer
      • Shane McKenzie(story)
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    • Trivia
      Arlina Rodriguez's debut.
    • Connections
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    User reviews6

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    One Of The Greatest Short Horror Films Ever
    El Gigante was a short film shown before "Cannibal Holocaust" as part of Bruce Campbell's Horror Film Festival and this without a doubt, by far, is my favorite horror short film I've ever had the honor to see.

    For being a short film El Gigante manages to give you enough of a story to build up for the events that happen. We see a man, seemingly attempting to cross the border when he meets another man who tosses him what appears to be water only for the liquid to then knock him unconscious. He then awakens inside a wrestling ring with a mask sown onto his face and neck only to realize that he is about to have to fight for his life against a giant luchadore while his family of cannibal psychos watch.

    From here on we witness one of El Gigante's strongest suits which is the make up and effects. For a budget of around $8,000 this short film has better looking make up and blood then most big budget films. The blood looks the right tone of blood and thick enough while the makeup and masks done are just phenomenal. Even the smaller things like seeing the mask sown onto the guys neck is just amazing.

    The cinematography though in this film truly puts it into big budget films. From being able to catch the perfect action moment with the right lighting to knowing the best angle or location to shoot shows that directors Luke Bramley and Gigi Saul Guerrero have a long future ahead of them.

    El Gigante is a film that everyone should watch, go into it with little knowledge and I promise it'll have to talking about it with everyone that listens. El Gigante is the perfect short film, one I hope to see expanded one day, and one that everyone should watch. No questions asked.

    Score :

    10/10

    Press Pass Provided By Wizard World & Film Viewed As Part Of Bruce Campbell's Horror Film Festival http://apocalypticdemise.com/2015/09/07/el-gigante-review/
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    • ApocalypticDemise
    • Sep 7, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 2014 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Muerte Con Carne
    • Filming locations
      • Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production company
      • Luchagore Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$7,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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