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Sep 14, 2023 · There are several good starting points but little imaginative execution in “Satanic Hispanics,” a generic horror anthology whose title promises more than its individual creators deliver.
Sep 14, 2023 · Five Latino filmmakers get gory, and goofy, in a new horror movie anthology. Jonah Ray Rodrigues in “Satanic Hispanics.”. Epic Pictures. When you purchase a ticket for an independently ...
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By Reyna Cervantes
Updated: Sep 14, 2023 7:05 pm
Posted: Sep 14, 2023 6:55 pm
Satanic Hispanics presents an interesting concept: a horror anthology from five of the most prominent Latin voices in the genre. With this setup, the filmmakers are able to use their cultural backgrounds and histories to craft a bevy of new, terrifying stories. The results are successful, for the most part, but Satanic Hispanics’ weak humor and mostly uninteresting framing device hold it back from being a must-watch.
The highlight of Satanic Hispanics is Gigi Saul Guerrero’s contribution, “Nahuales.” Based on Mexican folklore, the story follows desperate-fugitive-turned-CIA-collaborator De La Cruz (Ari Gallegos) and his encounter with Mother (Gabriela Ruíz), an ancient shaman with terrifying abilities. “Nahuales'' is an intriguing story that asks the viewer who the true monsters are against a backdrop of real-world problems in modern-day Mexico – it’s tonally dark, and had me on edge until its final revelations. The segment also stands out for having the film’s strongest creature and gore effects, featuring some truly haunting and unnerving imagery. “Nahuales'' is the only part of Satanic Hispanics that fully understood the assignment of exposing audiences to Latin folklore in any meaningful way – it’s also the story most deserving of a feature-length spinoff.
That’s not to say that other sections of Satanic Hispanics are without their own merits. Directed by Demián Rugna and set in Argentina, “Tambien Lo Ve” has a spooky atmosphere, some great visuals, and an impressive number of scares within its brief runtime. “El Vampiro”, from director Eduardo Sánchez, is an extremely funny riff on vampire and Halloween tropes that provides a palate cleanser after the overly serious tones of “The Traveler” and “Tambien Lo Ve.” There’s a lot of comedic potential in the idea of an aging bloodsucker attempting to outrun the sunrise on the last night of October, and Sanchez takes full advantage of it.
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Satanic Hispanics attempts to bring authentic Latin folklore to modern horror audiences and boasts great doses of monsters and gore. Unfortunately it’s also held back by some uneven storytelling and humor that doesn’t always land. There’s a lot of fun and scares to be had, but ultimately, like most horror anthologies, your mileage may vary.
Satanic Hispanics is a wild rollercoaster ride of horrifying tales delivering scares, laughs, and everything in between. Full Review | Original Score: 7.5/10 | Mar 8, 2024
Sep 13, 2023 · A Brilliantly Authentic Latino Horror. Satanic Hispanics begins with a police raid on an abandoned factory, laced with blood and numerous dead bodies. After a short and efficient...
Sep 13, 2023 · As a showcase for a group of underappreciated Latino horror filmmakers, Satanic Hispanics accomplishes its goal. Here's CBR's review.
