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Second Name

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2002 · 93 min Thriller Mystery Drama Horror
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

After the suicide of her beloved father, the biologist Daniella Logan visits her catatonic mother in a mental institution to tell the tragic event and her mother calls her "Josephine". Daniella goes to the cemetery and finds that her father's grave had been opened and his corpse was profaned. She decides to investigate, and receives a message of a diabetic priest, Father Elias, who tells her about an ancient fanatic religious sect of followers of Abraham that kills the first child. Later, she meets a weird man, Toby Harris, who claims to be his legitimate father. Daniella continues seeking the truth about her origins and discloses very dark secrets about her family and friends.

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Original Title El segundo nombre
Year 2002
Country Spain
Genre Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Horror
Director Paco Plaza
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (46 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates honestly within the horror genre: doesn't rush to frighten, lets the space breathe with anxiety. It's about the feeling of wrongness — slow, but relentless.

The film doesn't rush. That's its greatest strength and greatest risk: if you're not ready for slow horror — it will exhaust you. If you are — it won't let go.

For viewers who need sustained tension, not just a collection of scary moments.

Director: Paco Plaza

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night, alone or with someone who won't be ashamed to admit they're scared. Lights off.

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