In a Glass Cage
Tras el cristal
A mysterious teenager named Ángelo cares for Klaus, a German doctor with a dark past who lives trapped in an iron lung.
Why it matters
A grim descent into guilt and sadism, *In a Glass Cage* is a haunting exploration of trauma and monstrosity trapped behind cold metal walls.
- One of Spain’s darkest horror exports, helmed by the late Víctor Erice’s protégé, director Agustí Villaronga—an artful blend of psychological horror and body horror.
- Klaus Kinski delivers a chilling, grotesque performance as a paralyzed Nazi doctor—his presence alone suffocates every frame.
- The iron lung setting becomes a claustrophobic prison of both body and soul, with unsettling practical effects and eerie atmosphere that seep under your skin.
- Not for the faint of heart—this is slow-burning, morally complex horror that probes the legacy of evil and the perversion of care. Perfect for fans of European arthouse horror who want their scares with a side of existential dread.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
71
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
100
Supernatural
0
Creature
18
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
99
Survival
50
Serial Killer
