Spain
2010
Starring: Daniele Liotti, Oscar Jaenada, Silvia Abscal, and Laia Marull
The Valdemar Legacy was a decent horror movie. There's a twist or two that I didn't expect. The dark style Spanish movies are known for is also present, Jose Aleman uses contrast between shadow and light well throughout the movie as a means to help create the scene and convey the story.
La Herencia Valdemar begins with a well respected property appraiser being given the opportunity to appraise an old remote estate, the Valdemar mansion. What she finds there will change her life. When she is out of contact for a few days her boss hires Nicolas to locate her and ensure that she completes her appraisal. Nicolas soon discovers the legend of the Valdemar properties. Through the movie there is a story within a story that is very well placed and played out. There are also appearances by at least two of history's infamously evil figures.
In this movie the cinematography is pretty good, the acting is alright, the plot is somewhat unique, and the flow of the story is well enough to keep you watching. The Valdemar Legacy is just part one of a story. Part two, La Sombra Prohibida, should be releasing on DVD some time in the next few months.
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