To Kill the Beast

To Kill the Beast

2021 · 89 min · ES · 6.0 (149 votes)
Dir. Agustina San Martín · Starring Tamara Rocca, Ana Brun, Julieth Micolta, João Miguel, Sabrina Grinchspun, Kaique Jesus Santos · Music O Grivo
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Emilia arrives at her Aunt Ines’ hostel at the Argentina-Brazil border looking for her long lost brother. In this luxuriant jungle, a dangerous beast believed to be the spirit of an evil man taking the form of different animals seems to be roaming around. On a journey to sexual awakening, Emilia will have to confront her past in order to kill the beast.

VIBE

A hauntingly atmospheric journey into a lush, mysterious borderland. This film blends coming-of-age anxieties with a creeping sense of dread, where the natural world feels both beautiful and menacing. It’s a slow-burn mystery that lingers long after the credits roll.

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