The Secret of Evil

The Secret of Evil

Many myths. Only one truth.

Directed by Dorian Fernández-Moris

Produced by AV Films

201478 min6.9 / 10

A found-footage horror investigation into a legendary haunted house that trades on paranoia and supernatural mystery rather than graphic scares.

Lima, Peru. An investigation into the mysterious disappearance of a young man in the supposedly haunted Matusita House reveals its darkest secrets to those who dare to open its doors.

Questions people ask

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

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

  • Is The Secret of Evil easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is The Secret of Evil sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Secret of Evil 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.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity15

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Secret of Evil

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Secret of Evil

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Secret of Evil, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Secret of Evil, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Secret of Evil, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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