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To Kill the Beast

Play trailer 1:37 Poster for To Kill the Beast 2021 1h 19m Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 09/15/2021
To Kill the Beast is a succinct and elegant film. Go to Full Review Paula Vázquez Prieto La Nación (Argentina) 05/19/2022
3/5
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] Go to Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com 05/16/2022
3/5
A fairy tale with perverse touches and gothic elements… [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine 11/16/2021
9/10
An original and fantastical Lynchesque tale that hybridizes bucolic fable with urban legend. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Peter Sobczynski eFilmCritic.com 09/24/2021
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. Go to Full Review Gary M. Kramer MovieJawn 09/17/2021
The sensorial drama, To Kill the Beast, the impressive feature directorial debut of Argentine filmmaker Agustina San Martín, exacts a hypnotic pull over viewers. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Agustina San Martin

Director

Tamara Rocca

Emilia

Ana Brun

Inés

João Miguel

Lautaro

Julieth Micolta

Julieth

Sabrina Grinschpun

Helena
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Movie Info

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