SteinMo What a freaking movie. So many twists and turns. Absolutely intense from start to finish.

ActuallyGlimmer The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Lucia Ayala It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

Brenda The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Michael Neumann Discriminating viewers might be excused for wishing this disturbing Spanish feature weren't so well made, because then it could be dismissed as merely gratuitous exploitation. The story concerns an aging, exiled Nazi prison camp doctor confined in a mechanical lung while his male 'nurse' tortures them both by recreating, with a mounting sense of dread and claustrophobia, the atrocities his invalid patient once performed, slowly turning their villa into his own private death camp. The style of the film is not unlike an old-fashioned monster movie, but sensitive patrons should be strongly cautioned: it confronts us with depravity in much the same way as the disturbed young Angelo confronts the helpless doctor with the crimes of his past, putting the viewer in the uncomfortable position of being a willing participant in crimes against humanity.

Prof-Hieronymos-Grost Klaus, a crippled former Nazi doctor is now living out his days in an iron lung, with his wife Griselda caring for him on a full time basis. She resents this fact as she has no time for herself or their daughter Rena. So when Angelo, a young man comes calling claiming to be a nurse she employs him, but soon becomes suspicious of his credentials and she's right to be as he has ulterior motives for taking the position. As a child he had spied on Klaus's killing spree and had in fact taken his notes on killing and hid the body of his last victim, as Klaus in grief had tried to kill himself, which just resulted in him being paralysed. Angelo wants to become just like him and teases Klaus, urging him to give in to his lustful murderous cravings one more time, Klaus denies him but eventually gives in as he is scared his real past will be revealed to his family. Uber disturbing incite into the minds of a dying Nazi killer and a killer in the making, Villaraonga's film explores the dark realms of paedophilia, torture and child killing in a very open way, but without resorting to sensationalism. A hard film to watch, it remains riveting but not for all tastes. The ending is also likely to confuse many.

EVOL666 First off - IN A GLASS CAGE is not a film for the "mainstream" film-goer. The subject matter of this film is very dark, and although it's not especially "gory", the abuse and torture featured is displayed unflinchingly and unapologetically.Klaus is an ex-Nazi doctor and a pedophile, who after an unsuccessful suicide attempt, is confined to an iron-lung in order to keep him alive. His wife, Griselda, is beginning to feel the stress of caring for someone who is absolutely dependent on her for even the most basic needs - and decides it's time to hire a proper nurse. Right about this time, Angelo - a young man who claims to be a nurse - shows up to offer his assistance. Despite the fact that Angelo is obviously pretty inexperienced in terms of nursing skills, Klaus convinces Griselda to let the boy stay. But Angelo seems to have alterior motives for his interest in Klaus - and we soon begin to realize that Angelo's "interest" in Klaus is not in his care and well-being - but much the opposite...IN A GLASS CAGE is a strong and confrontational film, exploring subjects of pedophilia, madness, and revenge head-on. With inferior films such as SALO: 120 DAYS OF SODOM exploring much of the same territory (and doing a much poorer job of it...) - I'm surprised that IN A GLASS CAGE hasn't received more notoriety or recognition than it has. It's hard to rate or "enjoy" a film like this...but it IS a film to be appreciated for it's stark honesty in dealing with objectionable subject matter. Never quite falling into the "sleazy" category (as the aforementioned SALO does...), IN A GLASS CAGE is really a very primal tale of lost innocence and revenge. Not to be outshadowed by the subject matter of the film, are the absolutely exceptional performances by all involved. The characters of Klaus, Griselda, Rena (their daughter), and most notably, Angelo - are all played with incredible realism and commitment - not an easy thing to do given the extremely challenging content. There are also a few brief scenes by some young supporting actors that are absolutely harrowing. Also of note is the strong and competent cinematography, with a very conscious awareness of color (or lack thereof...) and certain tense scenes that to me recalled moments of Argento's SUSPIRIA - and are as tense as any horror film I've ever seen.Overall, I can't say that I "enjoyed" IN A GLASS CAGE in terms of sheer "entertainment" value, because there is really nothing to enjoy about child abuse and pedophilia - but I respect Agusti Villaronga's fearless direction and integrity. I would not recommend this film to those that do not actively seek out challenging, disturbing, thought-provoking cinema - and "gorehounds" and "sleaze-addicts" (of which I admittedly AM one also...) will probably be disappointed if they go into this film looking for a blood-bath or a sleazy trash-fest. But the more daring and open-minded viewers will probably appreciate - if not necessarily enjoy - this incredibly ballsy film. 9/10

pimponbro I was expecting to be horrified by this film. I knew what it was about. After watching the opening scene I thought I wouldn't be able to get through the whole film without having nightmares. I read some reviews about how this film was banned in some places and though I can understand henious nature of the crimes committed, this is the first in your face film that I've seen that deals with the reality of abuse and how these cycles continue unless they are broken. Sometimes you have to be blatantly crass and over the top to get the point across which this film does in an unwavering manner. Personally, I thought most of the film was boring only because it was predictable. The soundtrack is the standout. But overall, it was fairly well made film and I think anyone who thinks this film should be banned should look in their own Glass cage. They are probably the one's who have children hanging from racks in their basement. To anyone who has been a victim of abuse and has chosen to break the cycle, will understand what I mean. Others will probably be disturbed.