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Vulcanizadora

Play trailer 1:33 Poster for Vulcanizadora Released May 2 1h 25m Drama Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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Two friends trudge through a Michigan forest with the intention of following through on a disturbing pact. Once their plan goes shockingly awry, the haunting consequences of their failure can't stay hidden for long.
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Darkly funny even while tinged with mounting dread, Vulcanizadora is another micro-budgeted gem in Joe Potrykus' indie crown.

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Adam Kempenaar Filmspotting Vulcanizadora is, at times, discomfitingly hilarious but also deeply affecting. Rated: 4.5/5 Jul 12, 2025 Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times The ending’s a downer, all right, but you might just smile too. Then feel bad about it. Then chuckle. Which is when you realize Potrykus has you right where he wants you. May 12, 2025 Full Review Matt Zoller Seitz RogerEbert.com Most of its impact comes from going into the movie without any preparation and feeling as if you’re watching a blank tabletop being filled in with puzzle pieces until a full picture emerges. Rated: 3/4 May 2, 2025 Full Review Laura Hiros Rincón de cine The film is a true emotional puzzle, with the anguish of what doesn't make sense, and the feeling that the protagonists never managed to find their own true. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 4/5 Sep 12, 2025 Full Review Cody Allen Geek Vibes Nation What begins as a strange, lopsided reunion gradually unravels into something far more intimate and unsettling—a confrontation with failure, regret, and the ghosts that trail behind us when we try to disappear. Rated: 9 Jul 18, 2025 Full Review Chuck Bowen Style Weekly (Richmond, VA) This one might be a good first step for those curious about a filmmaker who hides earnestness and poignancy under a cloud of obstinacy. Jun 20, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lea B Although some may find the low budget aesthetic to be off putting, it’s what makes this a gem. Hats off to Potrykus for turning limited resources into a solid horror film that avoids overused tropes such as zombies or demonic possession. As disturbing as it is, the story is entirely plausible. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/25 Full Review acsdoug D Try as I might I couldn't care about any of these characters. And why was almost the entire movie shot in close up? Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/20/25 Full Review Vincent S. Badly acted, annoying, terrible. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/25/25 Full Review Tyler G Hmmm. The indie hype around this is a bit odd. It is unique and memorable, but it also take 40 of 80 minutes to get beyond weird dialogue exchanges and longshots of walking through the woods. Burge is excellent. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review MB C Two men retreat into the forest on a quiet, existential mission—but what begins as a journey of intention becomes a slow meditation on regret, loneliness, and the absurdity of human connection..... Vulcanizadora is visually patient and thematically ambitious, yet narratively opaque. With minimal dialogue and stretched-out silences, it leans into mood over momentum. Despite strong performances and some poetic visuals, the film often feels trapped in its own symbolism, offering more confusion than clarity...... An acquired taste for fans of abstract, slow-burn cinema—more compelling to dissect than to watch...... Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/17/25 Full Review Stephen C Horror success in 1 hour and 25 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Two friends trudge through a Michigan forest with the intention of following through on a disturbing pact. Once their plan goes shockingly awry, the haunting consequences of their failure can't stay hidden for long.
Director
Joel Potrykus
Producer
Hannah Dweck, Matt Grady, Ashley Potrykus, Theodore Schaefer
Screenwriter
Joel Potrykus
Distributor
Oscilloscope Laboratories
Production Co
Dweck Productions, Sob Noisse, Factory 25
Genre
Drama, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 2, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 25m
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