Atrocious (2018) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Recorded violence connects an investigation to Goyo’s troubled past, family conflict, and an alleged terrorism experiment, ending before the promised surprise is revealed.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Arrest and Hidden Crimes

Two intoxicated men are blamed for a fatal crash as officers await forensic investigators. Elsewhere, Goyo and Gordo secretly film, abduct, and abuse women.

Key Events

• Two Men Arrested After a Fatal Crash — Two intoxicated men are blamed for running over an unidentified girl and react angrily to their arrest. Location: Crash scene
• The Victim Has No Identification — Officers find no identification on the girl and wait for forensic investigators. Location: Crash scene
• Goyo and Gordo Film Women — Goyo and Gordo secretly film women before abducting and abusing them. Characters: Goyo, Gordo Location: Unspecified
• Crimes Recorded as Evidence — The recordings of the crimes become evidence in a brutal investigation. Characters: Goyo, Gordo Location: Unspecified

The Dump and the Tape

Captives are tortured for information about a body, and one identifies a dump in Progreso. Investigators search there and find a hidden videotape.

Key Events

• Captives Tortured for Information — Captives are tortured for information about the location of a body. Location: Unspecified
• A Body Is Placed in Progreso — One captive says the body is in a dump in the Progreso neighborhood. Location: Progreso neighborhood
• Investigators Search the Dump — Investigators search the location identified by the captive. Location: Dump in the Progreso neighborhood
• A Hidden Videotape Is Found — Investigators discover a hidden videotape during their search. Location: Dump in the Progreso neighborhood

Clues in the Recordings

Investigators examine footage that connects the violence to a strip club and leads to a statement about Jenny working at another club. The recordings also expose material about Goyo’s private life and childhood.

Key Events

• Footage Points to a Strip Club — Investigators examine footage connecting the violence to a strip club. Characters: Goyo, Gordo Location: Investigation setting
• Jenny Is Said to Work Elsewhere — The footage leads to the statement that Jenny is working at another club. Location: Another club
• Goyo's Childhood Is Exposed — Footage of Goyo’s private life reveals a history of childhood humiliation and abuse. Characters: Goyo, Goyo Location: Unspecified

Family Humiliation and Conflict

Berta watches footage of Goyo and argues that his upbringing shaped his behavior, while another man insists he chose his path. Goyo is publicly mocked and filmed, and Daniela becomes involved in the household conflict.

Key Events

• Berta Watches the Footage — Goyo shows Berta footage; she is horrified and attributes his behavior to his upbringing. Characters: Goyo, Berta Location: Household
• Goyo Is Mocked as a Princess — Goyo is dressed and presented as a princess, mocked, and filmed while his family is made to watch. Characters: Goyo, Berta Location: Household
• Daniela Enters the Family Conflict — Daniela is drawn into conflict involving Goyo’s sexuality and relationships. Characters: Goyo, Daniela Location: Household

The Unfinished Interrogation

Goyo is questioned about a series of killings and denies responsibility for other victims. The interrogator describes an alleged far-right terrorism experiment, and the subtitles end after the interrogator promises a surprise.

Key Events

• Goyo Is Questioned About Killings — Goyo denies responsibility for victims while being questioned about a series of killings, including his sister’s murder. Characters: Goyo Location: Interrogation setting
• The Terrorism Experiment Is Revealed — The interrogator describes a far-right terrorism experiment that began in Colombia and continued in Mexico. Characters: Goyo Location: Interrogation setting
• The Interrogation Ends on a Threat — Goyo accuses the interrogator of attacking his family; the interrogator announces a surprise before the subtitles end. Characters: Goyo Location: Interrogation setting

Story Breakdown

• Crash and Arrest — The opening introduces a fatal crash, an unidentified victim, and the arrest of two intoxicated men.
  • Unidentified Victim — Officers find no identification on the girl and wait for forensic investigators.
  • Angry Suspects — The two suspects react angrily to their arrest.
• Recorded Crimes — Goyo and Gordo secretly film women and record their abductions and abuse.
  • Secret Filming — The pair secretly films women.
  • Violence on Tape — Their recordings document the crimes and later become evidence.
• Search for the Body — Captives are tortured for information, leading investigators to a dump in Progreso.
  • Tortured Captives — Captives are pressured for information about a body.
  • Progreso Lead — A captive identifies a dump in the Progreso neighborhood.
• Hidden Videotape — Investigators find a hidden tape and follow clues in the footage.
  • Tape Discovery — A search of the dump uncovers a hidden videotape.
  • Club Connection — The footage connects the violence to a strip club and mentions Jenny working elsewhere.
• Goyo's Childhood — Recordings reveal childhood humiliation and abuse, which become central to arguments about Goyo’s actions.
  • Abusive Past — Footage reveals a history of parental mistreatment and humiliation.
  • Competing Explanations — Berta blames Goyo’s upbringing, while another man says Goyo chose his path.
• Household Conflict — Goyo is humiliated and filmed as conflict involving his family and Daniela escalates.
  • Princess Humiliation — Goyo is dressed and presented as a princess while his family is made to watch.
  • Daniela Drawn In — Daniela becomes involved in conflict around Goyo’s sexuality and relationships.
• Interrogation and Revelation — Goyo is questioned about killings before the interrogator reveals an alleged terrorism experiment.
  • Denial of Killings — Goyo denies responsibility for victims while questioned about a series of killings.
  • Unfinished Threat — The interrogator describes an experiment and promises a surprise before the subtitles end.

Directed by

Lex Ortega

Key Cast

• Lex Ortega — Goyo
• Carlos Valencia — Juárez
• Orlando Moguel — Félix
• Aleyda Gallardo — Berta
• Carlos Padilla — Goyo joven