On the eve of the 2001 outbreak, a young woman falls for her lifelong friend but turns to incantations and curses with her grandmother's help when a more experienced rival threatens their romance.
It reaches a crimson crescendo that feels fitting for its aims.
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Marshall Shaffer
RTSlant MagazineApr 3, 2025
Laura Casabé abstracts the typical emotions of tortured teens, only to then amplify them.
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Aisha Harris
RTNPRFeb 28, 2025
Casabé uses magical realism and the macabre to explore desire, jealousy, and insecurity within a protagonist who's both extremely relatable and scary to contemplate.
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Dionar Hidalgo
RTAlgo Más Que CineApr 18, 2026
A haunting blend of coming-of-age drama and psychological horror, elevated by strong atmosphere and a compelling lead performance. Uneven at times, but its unsettling tone and thematic ambition leave a lasting impact.