The Coffee Table
La mesita del comedor
Jesus and María are a couple going through a difficult time in their relationship. Nevertheless, they have just become parents. To shape their new life, they decide to buy a new coffee table. A decision that will change their existence.
Why it matters
A psychological horror that brews domestic dread into a surreal, unsettling tale of parenthood and shifting realities.
- Uses a mundane object—the coffee table—as a locus of creeping unease, tapping into the uncanny within everyday life.
- Explores the volatile intersection of new parenthood and fractured relationships through a claustrophobic, tension-driven narrative.
- Perfect for fans of slow-burn, character-driven horror that leans on atmosphere over jump scares, evoking vibes reminiscent of early Ari Aster or Jennifer Kent.
- Practical effects and subtle sound design amplify the growing sense of disorientation, keeping you on edge without resorting to cheap tricks.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
86
Supernatural
20
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
99
Survival
17
