The Book of Stone

The Book of Stone

A legend from 7 centuries ago...

Directed by Carlos Enrique Taboada

Produced by Producciones AGSA

1969100 min7.8 / 10

A gothic horror tale rooted in Mexican folklore, where a governess uncovers dark supernatural forces tied to a child and the family's cursed property.

Julia, a governess, comes to work for a bourgeois family that lives in a forested property they have recently bought. Julia is to take care of a little girl named Silvia, whose unusual demeanor may find its roots in the family garden.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Book of Stone scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Does The Book of Stone end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is The Book of Stone sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The Book of Stone easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Book of Stone violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

80/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity51

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise98

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Book of Stone

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Book of Stone

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Book of Stone, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Book of Stone, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Book of Stone, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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