While some viewers find parts of the first and second acts a bit slow, the film is largely considered a well-paced mystery with a "fantastic ambiguous ending" that rewards attentive viewers.
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The cinematography and the "creepy and eerie" score by Roque Baños are noted for creating a constant sense of dread. While some viewers find parts of the first