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We Are the Flesh

Play trailer Poster for We Are the Flesh Released Jan 13, 2017 1h 19m Horror Fantasy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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After wandering a ruined city for years, two siblings enter a building and find a man who makes them a dangerous offer.
We Are the Flesh

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Visually striking and aggressively confrontational, We are the Flesh may prove as difficult to watch as it ultimately is to forget.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas The Blue Lenses While a difficult film to claim as 'beautiful' in the sense of classical prettiness, there is ... a dizzying exquisiteness to Minter's craft. Aug 25, 2018 Full Review David Ehrlich IndieWire For every moment of sick visceral genius (e.g. whenever Hernandez or Evoli are left to their own devices), there's another of clumsy metaphor (e.g. the limp punchline of the movie's final minutes). Rated: C Jan 20, 2017 Full Review John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter Viewers expecting a garden-variety horror flick will likely recoil, but those seeking new voices in Mexican cinema may well hail Minter's effort. Jan 19, 2017 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Profoundly allegorical yet not far removed from a psychedelic journey. Rated: 3.5/4.0 Sep 26, 2020 Full Review Beth Accomando KPBS.org A brutal, intense story with a riveting performance by Noe Hernandez... Oct 10, 2019 Full Review Joey Keogh Wicked Horror There's nothing realistic about these scenes, nothing new or potentially boundary-pushing. Rated: 2/10 Oct 8, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lloyd S Found it a bit dumb, but that blowjob scene was insane. Maria evoli has experience in giving BJs. 😏 Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/21/25 Full Review Harish N "We Are the Flesh" (2016) is a Mexican horror film that aims to shock and provoke with its extremely graphic and disturbing visuals, pushing the boundaries of what's comfortable to watch. While the film is undeniably unique in its unsettling aesthetic, its lack of a cohesive narrative and its relentless focus on depravity ultimately make for a difficult and unengaging viewing experience for many. The film's strength, or perhaps its most prominent feature, lies in its unflinching portrayal of extreme and grotesque imagery. It creates a suffocating atmosphere of decay and moral collapse, with the visuals often being disturbing and designed to challenge the viewer. This is not a film that shies away from discomfort, and its artistic ambition to explore the darkest corners of human nature is evident. However, "We Are the Flesh" often prioritizes shock value over storytelling. The narrative is highly abstract and lacks a clear, discernible plot, making it challenging to follow or connect with the characters. The film's intentional ambiguity can feel more confusing than thought-provoking, leaving the audience alienated rather than immersed. The relentless descent into depravity, while central to its artistic statement, can become monotonous without a stronger narrative anchor. The performances, while committed, serve the film's extreme vision rather than creating relatable or emotionally resonant characters. Ultimately, "We Are the Flesh" is a film for a very specific and niche audience within the horror genre. While it's visually distinct and bravely goes where few films dare, its lack of narrative coherence and overwhelming bleakness prevent it from being a widely engaging or satisfying cinematic experience. It's more of an endurance test than an enjoyable watch. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 08/03/25 Full Review Rich N Not bad. It’s a six out of ten movie. It’s gross. It’s gory. It’s not for everyone. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/28/25 Full Review Shubhro K D Well, if you are looking for anything normal, you are gravely mistaken. Get ready for explicitness you may have rarely seen in mainstream cinema. It may seem like a very well-acted incest porn movie, with clear view of the genitals, fellatio, and hardcore sex. But it is not erotic at all. It is strange how Emiliano managed to leave out titilation altogether. You will end up analyzing this flick for a long time, that I can promise. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/09/24 Full Review Matt V I don't know if I liked this movie...lol. Surreal but oddly engaging. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/06/24 Full Review Jerry F Noe Fernandez's performance was excellent, but this must me one of the most disturbing movies I've ever watched. Definitely not for the meek. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis After wandering a ruined city for years, two siblings enter a building and find a man who makes them a dangerous offer.
Director
Emiliano Rocha Minter
Producer
Emiliano Rocha Minter, Julio Chavezmontes, Moisés Cosío
Screenwriter
Emiliano Rocha Minter
Distributor
Arrow Films
Production Co
Detalle Films, Piano, Sedna Films
Genre
Horror, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 13, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 27, 2020
Runtime
1h 19m