¿Quién mató a Eva? is a weird, dusty relic worth digging up

Is it worth your time?

Look, if you’re into crisp modern pacing, run away. This isn't for you. But if you have a soft spot for grainy, old-school noir-ish mysteries that feel like they were filmed in someone’s living room, then yeah, dig in. It’s a bit of a relic, but it has that weird, magnetic energy you don't find in big studio stuff today. 🎞️

The whole thing is basically a puzzle box that rattles when you shake it. Eva is dead. Everyone is suspicious. The dialogue is snappy in that old-timey way where people say exactly what they’re thinking, which is kind of refreshing, honestly.

It’s not quite as punchy as The Strange Boarder, but it shares that same DNA of people caught in traps they set for themselves. There’s a specific kind of shadow work here that reminds me of Fior di male—just heavy, thick atmosphere that doesn't really explain itself.

The little things I caught

• The way characters hold their cigarettes like they’re waiting for the world to end.
• The camera lingers on a closed door for, like, six seconds too long. It’s bizarre.
• I’m pretty sure I saw someone trip in the background during a "tense" moment.
• The wardrobe department really wanted us to know who the villain was by their tie choice.

There’s a scene about midway through that feels totally disconnected from the plot. It’s just people walking down a hallway, but the sound design—this weird, hollow echo—makes it feel like the room is haunted. I don’t think that was the intention, but it’s definitely the vibe.

Some of the acting feels a bit stagey, like they’re shouting at the back row of a theater rather than a lens. It’s not *bad*, just… loud. Very loud.

Honestly, watching this felt like finding a lost tape in a box of old winter coats. It’s not going to change your life, but it’s a weird, grumpy little movie that demands you pay attention, even when it’s busy fumbling its own mystery. I kind of respect that.

If you've seen enough of these, you know exactly who did it by the twenty-minute mark. But that’s not really the point, is it? It’s about the ride. And the ride here is a bit bumpy, dusty, and definitely smells like old film stock. Just give it a shot. Or don't. It's fine either way. 🤷‍♂️