Second Name
Second Name (Spanish: El segundo nombre) is a 2002 Spanish horror film directed by Paco Plaza based on 2001 horror novel Pact of the Fathers by Ramsey Campbell.
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| Directed by | Paco Plaza |
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| Based on | Pact of the Fathers by Ramsey Campbell |
| Produced by | Julio Fernández |
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| Cinematography | Pablo Rosso |
| Edited by | José Ramón Lorenzo Picado |
| Music by | Mikel Salas |
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| Distributed by | Filmax |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | English |
Plot
Daniella investigates her family's past in the wake of the suicide of her father. The plot gets to involves a sect called the Abrahamites, who sacrifice their first borns following an alternative interpretation of God's Will in the near-sacrifice of Isaac.
Cast
- Erica Prior as Daniella
- Denis Rafter as Simon Hastings
- Craig Stevenson as Toby Harris
- John O'Toole as Father Elias
- Teresa Gimpera as Nana[1]
Release
Distributed by Filmax,[1] the film was released theatrically in Spain on 15 November 2002.[2]
Reception
Jonathan Holland of Variety wrote that "the somber, graceful chiller" film "is better plotted than played".[1]
Awards and nominations
Cinénygma - Luxembourg International Film Festival
- 2003: Nominated, "Grand Prize of European Fantasy Film in Gold"
- 2003: Nominated, "Best Film"
- 2002: Won, "Grand Prize of European Fantasy Film in Silver"
- 2002: Nominated, "Best Film"
Turia Awards
- 2003: Won, "Best First Work" - Paco Plaza
See also
References
- Holland, Jonathan (27 November 2002). "Second Name". Variety.
- "El segundo nombre". Fotogramas. 29 May 2008.
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