15/22
Jesus and Maria are a couple going through a difficult time in their relationship. However, they have just become parents. In order to shape their new life, they decide to buy a new coffee table. A decision that will change their existence.. The entire film was shot over the course of 10 days.. Salesman: Glass is unbreakable, so your table will last forever.. Featured in Half in the Bag: Top 10 Horror Movies (2024) Part 1 (2024). I recently rented the Spanish thriller The Coffee Table (2022) on Prime. The story follows a couple who have recently become parents and are learning to work together. One day, the husband is left alone at home to take care of their newborn while the wife is out and comes home with guests for dinner. The husband has an accident and the night takes a dramatic turn. This film is directed by Caye Casas (Asylum: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales) and stars David Pareja (Amigo), Estefanía de los Santos (Unit 7), Claudia Riera (Black Snow) and Josep Maria Riera (Asylum: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales). The premise of this film is wild and captivating. Events unfold quickly, and you are left reeling the entire time trying to imagine how someone could possibly deal with such a situation. The acting is excellent, perfectly portraying the situation. The setting and atmosphere are tense and impressive, with a constant sense of the "elephant in the room" known only to one character and the audience. When it is revealed, it is incredible. In conclusion, The Coffee Table is a unique horror/thriller that is well written and even better executed. It is a slow burn, but brilliant, tragic journey. I would rate it an 8/10 and highly recommend it.