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To Kill the Beast

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Emilia, 17, arrives at her Aunt Ines' hostel at the border between Argentina and Brazil, looking for her long lost brother. In this luxuriant jungle, where local myths and legends abound, 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.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas AWFJ.org To Kill the Beast is a succinct and elegant film. Sep 15, 2021 Full Review Paula Vázquez Prieto La Nación (Argentina) It achieves powerful, hypnotic moments, an atmosphere that can almost be felt. However, in following the story it becomes inconsistent and arbitrary... [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 May 19, 2022 Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com A fairy tale with perverse touches and gothic elements… [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 May 16, 2022 Full Review Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine An original and fantastical Lynchesque tale that hybridizes bucolic fable with urban legend. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 9/10 Nov 16, 2021 Full Review Peter Sobczynski eFilmCritic.com The more overtly horror-themed elements don't quite come off as well, but San Martin presents them with a lot of gothic-influenced style that manages to help maintain a sense of mystery and intrigue right up to the final moments. Sep 24, 2021 Full Review Gary M. Kramer MovieJawn The sensorial drama, To Kill the Beast, the impressive feature directorial debut of Argentine filmmaker Agustina San Martín, exacts a hypnotic pull over viewers. Sep 17, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Emilia, 17, arrives at her Aunt Ines' hostel at the border between Argentina and Brazil, looking for her long lost brother. In this luxuriant jungle, where local myths and legends abound, 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.
Director
Agustina San Martin
Producer
Lucila de Arizmendi, Santiago Carabante, Aline Mazzarella, Matheus Peçanha, Florencia Rodriguez Araya, Dominga Ortúzar Bullemore
Screenwriter
Agustina San Martin
Production Co
Estúdio Giz, Caudillo Cine
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 19m