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.

Second Name
Film Poster
Directed byPaco Plaza
Screenplay by
Based onPact of the Fathers
by Ramsey Campbell
Produced byJulio Fernández
Starring
  • Erica Prior
  • Denis Rafter
  • Craig Stevenson
  • John O'Toole
CinematographyPablo Rosso
Edited byJosé Ramón Lorenzo Picado
Music byMikel Salas
Production
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Distributed byFilmax
Release date
  • 15 November 2002 (2002-11-15)
Running time
93 minutes
CountrySpain
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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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

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  • 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

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Distributed by Filmax,[1] the film was released theatrically in Spain on 15 November 2002.[2]

Reception

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Jonathan Holland of Variety wrote that "the somber, graceful chiller" film "is better plotted than played".[1]

Awards and nominations

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Cinénygma - Luxembourg International Film Festival

  • 2003: Nominated, "Grand Prize of European Fantasy Film in Gold"

Fantasporto

  • 2003: Nominated, "Best Film"

Sitges Film Festival

  • 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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Holland, Jonathan (27 November 2002). "Second Name". Variety.
  2. ^ "El segundo nombre". Fotogramas. 29 May 2008.
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