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Shaman

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A missionary family travels to rural Ecuador to convert the indigenous population. All is going well until their son ventures into a forbidden local cave and comes back with a demonic spirit in tow. Candice (Sarah Canning) believes that an exorcism in the Catholic tradition will free her boy from the evil bonds that bind him. The local shamans know that this spirit is older than her religion and must be dealt with or the demon will take them all.
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Sergio Burstein Los Angeles Times Although not fully developed, the spiritual disagreements between the two sides are one of the most interesting aspects of Shaman. [Full review in Spanish] Aug 11, 2025 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Director Antonio Negret’s affecting horror movie comes with a blistering message about the soul-crushing corruption of unwanted Christian conversion and packs a punch as controlling mom Candice. Rated: 3/4 Aug 6, 2025 Full Review Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers There is ambition and imagination behind “Shaman,” but just as it gets interesting it seems to go off the rails. Sep 24, 2025 Full Review Alan Zilberman Spectrum Culture The cumulative sense is that a better horror movie would find ways to needle its characters, making a real mockery of their devotion and faith. In that sense, Shaman unfolds with all the terror of a Sunday school lesson. Rated: 2/5 Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Alise Chaffins MacGuffin or Meaning (Substack) Shaman is a fascinating blend of stories we have heard time and again, mixed with an insightful story about colonization and religious supremacy. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 18, 2025 Full Review Leo Brady AMovieGuy.com Repetition wouldn’t be such an issue if it served a greater narrative purpose, but Shaman never builds beyond its premise. Rated: 1.5/4 Aug 15, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ashley M Cool subversion of the classic exorcism story. Left me freaked out and disturbed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/26/25 Full Review Andrew R Another B movie exorcism movie. The premise is solid but fails on delivery. Not scary. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/23/25 Full Review Matthew S Beautifully shot. Great acting. Scary demon. What more can you ask for? Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/15/25 Full Review Aldis H There are nice things here, but they are so overshadowed by a seat-of-the-pants cliché script that they resonate little. It's just another black blood dripping from the eyes horror movie. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review Maria Q Stunning visuals, solid script, and an unnerving dread that builds throughout. Don’t watch alone Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Félix P A loud noise every 5 seconds is not enough to make a horror movie and captivate your audience. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A missionary family travels to rural Ecuador to convert the indigenous population. All is going well until their son ventures into a forbidden local cave and comes back with a demonic spirit in tow. Candice (Sarah Canning) believes that an exorcism in the Catholic tradition will free her boy from the evil bonds that bind him. The local shamans know that this spirit is older than her religion and must be dealt with or the demon will take them all.
Director
Antonio Negret
Producer
Antonio Negret, Daniel Negret, Luiza Ricupero, María de Los Ángeles Palacios
Screenwriter
Daniel Negret
Distributor
Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co
Macumba Films
Rating
R
Genre
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 8, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 8, 2025
Runtime
1h 56m
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