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Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   759 votes
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Director:
Bigas Luna
Writers:
Bigas Luna (screenplay)
Michael Berlin (dialogue)
Contact:
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Release Date:
8 January 1988 (USA) more
Genre:
Horror more
Tagline:
The eyes of the city are mine.
Plot:
A film-within-a-film thriller about two teen girls among a small group of people whom are terrorized... more | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
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Awards:
5 wins & 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(15 articles)
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User Comments:
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Cast

  (in credits order) (verified as complete)
Zelda Rubinstein ... Alice Pressman, the Mother (old movie)

Michael Lerner ... John Pressman (old movie)
Talia Paul ... Patty (new movie)
Àngel Jové ... The Killer (new movie)
Clara Pastor ... Linda (new movie)
Isabel García Lorca ... Caroline Robinson (old movie)
Nat Baker ... Teaching Doctor (old movie)
Edward Ledden ... Doctor Murphy (old movie)
Gustavo Gili ... Student #1 (old movie)
Antonio Regueiro ... Student #2 (old movie)
Joaquín Ribas ... Student #3 (old movie)
Janet Porter ... Laboratory Nurse (old movie)
Patrice Manget ... Nurse at Clinic #1 (old movie)
Merche Gascón ... Nurse at Clinic #2 (old movie)
Jose M. Chucarro ... Caroline's Boyfriend (old movie)
Antonella Murgia ... Ticket Girl (old movie)
Josephine Borchaca ... Concession Girl (old movie)
Georgie Pinkley ... Laura (old movie)
Francesco Rabella ... Don (old movie)
Diane Pinkley ... Popcorn Woman (old movie)
Benito Pocino ... Popcorn Man (old movie)
Víctor Guillén ... Sleepy (old movie)
Evelyn Rosemika ... Bathroom Woman (old movie)
Michael Chandler ... Projectionist (old movie)
Vicente Gil ... Taxi Driver (old movie)
Michael Heat ... Inspector (old movie)
Pedro Vidal ... Policeman (old movie)
Robert Long ... Policeman (old movie)
Jaime Ros ... Policeman (old movie) (as Jaume Ros)
Miguel Montfort ... Policeman (old movie)
Jordi Estivill ... Policeman (old movie)
Alberto Merelles ... Policeman (old movie)
Javier Moya ... Policeman (old movie)
John Garcia ... Policeman (old movie)
Kit Kincannon ... Salesman (new movie)
Tatiana Thauven ... Ticket Girl (new movie)
Joy Blackburn ... Concession Girl (new movie)
Marc Maloney ... Elderly Man (new movie)
Jasmine Parker ... Elderly Woman (new movie)
Jean Paul Soto ... Manny (new movie)
Javier Durán ... Moe (new movie)
Marc Auba ... Jack (new movie)
Randall Stewart ... First Murder (new movie)
Eva Heald ... Granny (new movie)
Rose Skerpac ... Granny's Friend (new movie)
Emy Matías ... Hairy Woman (new movie) (as Emi Matias)
Elisa Crehvet ... Ann (new movie)
Mingo Ràfols ... Chicano (new movie)
Maribel Martínez ... Hysterical Woman (new movie)
Gustavo Guarino ... Hysterical Husband (new movie)
Frank Craven ... Sleepy (new movie)
Mário Fernández ... Black Boy (new movie)
May Vives ... Blond Girl (new movie)
Craig Hill ... Doctor at Hospital (new movie)
Anita Shemanski ... Nurse at Hospital (new movie)
Fiacre O'Rafferty ... Projectionist (new movie)
Maria Ricard ... Patty's Mother (new movie)
John Shelly ... Patty's Father (new movie)
Ricardo Azulay ... Police Commander (new movie)
Joe Wolberg ... SWAT Commander (new movie)
Steven Brown ... SWAT Man #1 (new movie)
Fabia Matas ... SWAT Man #2 (new movie)
Mark Parker ... SWAT Man #3 (new movie)
Philip Rodgers ... Medic (new movie)
Joan Lloveras ... Medic (new movie)
Ignacio García ... Medic (new movie)
José Luis Amposta ... Policeman (new movie)
Eric Pier ... Policeman (new movie)
Clause Braum ... Policeman (new movie)
Jorge Ferrer ... Policeman (new movie)
Jorge Torras ... Policeman (new movie)
Pep Cuxart ... Policeman (new movie)
Jack Heald ... Policeman (new movie)
Tito Álvarez ... Policeman (new movie)
Dinky ... Policeman (new movie)
Angelika Thiblant ... Nurse in Street (new movie)
Elvira Salles ... Nurse in Street (new movie)
Tatiana Gari ... Nurse in Street (new movie)
Margarita Borchaca ... Nurse in Street (new movie)
Julia Carrasco ... Nurse in Street - New movie / New cinema spectator
María Guerín ... Nurse in Street (new movie)
Gilbert Price ... Old cinema spectator
Edward Turnill ... Old cinema spectator
Sandra Battcheri ... Old cinema spectator
Wendy Bird ... Old cinema spectator
Robert Berkley ... Old cinema spectator
Josep Vilaplana ... Old cinema spectator
Tony Corbet ... Old cinema spectator
Ernestina Sabarich ... Old cinema spectator
Jean Azulay ... Old cinema spectator
Macarini ... Old cinema spectator
Doris Rochtles ... Old cinema spectator
Walter Chapper ... Old cinema spectator
George Cowdery ... Old cinema spectator
Luciano Federico ... Old cinema spectator
Jaume Costa ... Old cinema spectator
Eric Azulay ... New cinema spectator
Deborah Parson ... New cinema spectator
Smantha Hellman ... New cinema spectator
Heike Schwartc ... New cinema spectator
Mirela Vives ... New cinema spectator
Memo Parker ... New cinema spectator
Maria Verges ... New cinema spectator
Constanti Canal ... New cinema spectator
Rafael Salinas ... New cinema spectator
Juloia Marti ... New cinema spectator
Jophine Verges ... New cinema spectator
Veronica Verges ... New cinema spectator
Ernesto Castaña ... New cinema spectator
Jose Espinosa ... New cinema spectator
Joaquin Nogurio ... New cinema spectator
Mailena Blumet ... New cinema spectator
Pep Rosas ... New cinema spectator
Ana Salas ... New cinema spectator
Ana M. Manuel ... New cinema spectator
Lucrecia Naong ... New cinema spectator
David Vicente ... New cinema spectator
Sandra Sanchez ... New cinema spectator
Javier Fabregas ... New cinema spectator
Maritxel Sitja ... New cinema spectator
Miguel Salarich ... New cinema spectator
Jose M. Tella ... New cinema spectator
Juana De La Cruz ... New cinema spectator
Elana Saint Marti ... New cinema spectator
Yvonne Molla ... New cinema spectator
Pedro Caballerias ... New cinema spectator
Michael Tuning ... New cinema spectator
Milagros Uria ... New cinema spectator
Rosa M. Garcia ... New cinema spectator
Nuria Stija ... New cinema spectator
Maria Bohigas ... New cinema spectator
Beatriz Alaban ... New cinema spectator
Bill Parker ... New cinema spectator
Audrey Lopez ... New cinema spectator
Margot Linares ... New cinema spectator
Mr. Norman ... New cinema spectator
Mrs. Norman ... New cinema spectator
Katherine Zelbasdeacoa ... New cinema spectator
May Alger ... New cinema spectator
Tim Criton ... New cinema spectator
Ana MacGlacken ... New cinema spectator
Alvaro Garcia ... New cinema spectator
Mani Azarian ... New cinema spectator
Cristina Farre ... New cinema spectator
Gemma Bergoño ... New cinema spectator
Cristina Cordoba ... New cinema spectator
Betty Bigas ... New cinema spectator
Maria Herce ... New cinema spectator
Ana Herce ... New cinema spectator
Paloma Selles ... New cinema spectator
Norman Gahl ... New cinema spectator
M. Luisa Olivera ... New cinema spectator
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jaume Figueras ... New cinema spectator in ending credits (uncredited)
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Directed by
Bigas Luna 
 
Writing credits
Bigas Luna (screenplay)

Michael Berlin (dialogue)

Produced by
George Ayoub .... executive producer
Andreu Coromina .... executive producer
Pepón Coromina .... producer
Norm Hill .... video producer
Xavier Visa .... associate producer
 
Original Music by
José Manuel Pagán 
 
Cinematography by
Josep M. Civit 
 
Film Editing by
Tom Sabin 
 
Production Design by
Andreu Coromina 
 
Art Direction by
Felipe de Paco 
 
Costume Design by
Consol Tura 
 
Makeup Department
Matilde Fabregat .... makeup artist
 
Production Management
Paco Poch .... production manager
Joan Porcar .... production manager
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
María Ripoll .... second assistant director
Rosa Vergés .... first assistant director
 
Art Department
Toni Moline .... storyboard artist
Tom Sabin .... storyboard artist
Consol Tura .... storyboard artist
 
Sound Department
Barbara Becker .... sound
Ernest Blasi .... sound editor
Ricard Casals .... sound re-recording mixer
Toni Moline .... sound
 
Special Effects by
Francisco Teres .... special effects
Paco Terés .... special effects
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Mustapha Barat .... assistant camera: New York
Jordi Juani .... electrician
Ramiro Sabell .... first assistant camera
 
Casting Department
George Ayoub .... casting: Los Angeles
Isabel García .... casting: New York
Marian Hermitte .... casting: New York
Maritza Suarez .... casting: Los Angeles
Pilar Tomás .... casting: Barcelona
Consol Tura .... casting: Barcelona
 
Other crew
Karen Wardle .... secretary to the director
 

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Angoixa (Spain: Catalan title)
Anguish (USA)
Angústia (Portugal) (original subtitled version) [pt]
Angoisse (France) [fr]
Im Augenblick der Angst (West Germany) [de]
L'angoscia (Italy) [it]
Os Olhos da Cidade São Meus (Brazil) [pt]
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Parents Guide:
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Runtime:
86 min | Portugal:83 min (cut) | USA:89 min | Argentina:95 min
Country:
Spain
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Argentina:13 | Australia:R | France:-12 | UK:18 | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain more
Company:
Luna Films more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Alice Pressman, the Mother: Your head is filling with blood. more
Movie Connections:
Features Death Wish 3 (1985) more

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1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful.
Mama Mia!, 28 May 2008
8/10
Author: ElijahCSkuggs from Happy Land, who lives in a Gumdrop House on Lolly Pop Lane

Before the film even begins, a message is displayed on screen warning you about the possibility of hypnosis and dizziness etc. In my opinion, that's a great way to hype someone up. And with hype, disappointment usually follows. But not with Anguish, this was a really cool little flick.

The flick actually is pretty much two movies in one. I'll only describe the first story, since if I tell you about the second, it's kinda ruining it for you. The initial story follows a son who is being hypnotized and forced into murder by his mother, played by Zelda Rubinstein, the tiny lil paranormal investigator in Poltergeist. It's a pretty simple premise at first, but once the other story kicks in, the movie's tension and entertainment value is severely upped.

The direction and atmosphere is all fantastic, the only minor problems is the acting, it's pretty amateur to a degree. But there are also strong performances as well, the son/murderer did a really good job. And it's killing me trying to recall what I remember him from! And at under 90 minutes, the movie doesn't last too long. Poifect!

It's a rare lil horror flick that should definitely have more of a following. With a cool idea leading the way Anguish is one flick any fan of horror or of our beloved lil Zelda should without a doubt check out.

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