The Legend of the Nahuala

The Legend of the Nahuala

Directed by Ricardo Arnaiz

Produced by Animex Producciones, FIDECINE

200784 min8.0 / 10

A Mexican animated family adventure that blends folklore horror with coming-of-age warmth, using supernatural legend and sibling dynamics to explore childhood fears.

Leo San Juan, an insecure child of nine years old, lives eternally frightened by horror stories that Nando tells his older brother. Within these stories it is 'The Legend of Nahuala', according to which, an old abandoned Casona is possessed by the spirit of an evil witch known as the Nahuala.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Legend of the Nahuala one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 90% of films.

  • Is The Legend of the Nahuala scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is The Legend of the Nahuala easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is The Legend of the Nahuala sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is The Legend of the Nahuala violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Legend of the Nahuala end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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95/ 100

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Love96

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