The Old Ways
It lives inside you.
Directed by Christopher Alender
Produced by Soapbox Films
A dark supernatural horror rooted in Mexican folklore and shamanism, where a journalist confronts possession, witchcraft, and the violent collision between skepticism and ancient spiritual belief.
Cristina, a journalist of Mexican origin, travels to her ancestral home in Veracruz to investigate a story of sorcery and healing. There, she is kidnapped by a group of locals who claim she's the devil incarnated.
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Is The Old Ways scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 95% of films.
Is The Old Ways one of a kind? No. Less singular than 90% of films.
Is The Old Ways easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is The Old Ways violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Does The Old Ways end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is The Old Ways sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The Old Ways
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Old Ways
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Old Ways, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Old Ways, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Old Ways, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
