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Terrorifilo (Uruguay)) said: "Winter Visitor" is a horror film made in Argentina that caused a great impression on the author of these lines. The reasons for such a good concept is due to the suspense and tension masterfully created and also the sensitivity the director takes in
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Castromán from Haciendo Cine (Film Magazine) (4 Starts ****) ¨Somebody's Watching¨ (1988) directed by Horacio Maldonado and Gustavo Cova, was the last Argentine horror film released in theaters in Argentina. Winter Visitor break this streak of 20 years and is probably responsible for
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Ryan Doom (The Joble Movie
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Carnevale Noticias (Magazine) (4 stars ****) Argentine cinema face horror genre with the best grades. The film, shot in a misty-blue tone becomes more and more disturbing. Don't miss it.
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has said in media interviews that the story is based on his travels in winter to
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attracting public attention. And Winter
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