No better film title has ever existed than Atroz (Atrocious). In true Unearthed Films’ fashion, this extreme piece of cinema has been created within the pretense of “how far can we take the depravity before we become the offensive antagonist?” Atroz crossed the line as it emphasizes rape, incest, intense violence, torture porn and other unimaginable acts of sheer cruelty. And I was fixated on every detail of the journey.

To say this was a “great” or “enjoyable” movie would most likely turn my entire persona into a disgraceful monster but…so be it. This is a great film. Monster unleashed!

Lex Ortega wrote, directed and cast himself as the lead, Goyo, one of the most malicious characters to appear on the big screen. Goyo and his “fat” sidekick, Gordo, love violence. The bloodier, the better and there is no end to their viciousness. Eventually, their gory rampage ends with a horrific car accident which of course, claims the life of an innocent woman. Through the ad hoc search of the defendant’s car, Detective Juarez uncovers a video tape with, well….atrocious acts of brutality.

Apparently, Goyo and Gordo found their thrills in not only committing horrendous beatings, rapes and murders, but taping their ferocious behavior with plenty of shits and giggles. And yes, there is fecal matter featured in the most punishing manner…more so for the audience, as it’s just plain crude. Still, I dare you to look away.

While watching each revealed tape (don’t miss the ongoing courting and excessively ruthless slaughter of stripper, Jenny!), we are finally treated to how Goyo became the merciless monster that sits before Juarez’s inquisition. See, Goyo wasn’t the only one who taped his monstrosities.  Young Goyo lived in a very hostile household where his mom and dad did not tolerate any form of homosexuality or softness. No shame can be brought onto the family. A weak, sensitive son is a disgrace. We tend to learn from example, and teenage Goyo suffered a horrific lesson that will make you squirm.

Atroz is vicious. There’s no other way around it. This is one of the most disturbing films to hit the market in years and I secretly hope for a sequel. (That doesn’t make me a monster…I hope?)