Beware Boiúna
Deep in the Amazon, a medical mission spirals into a fight for survival when Boiúna, a colossal ancient predator, awakens to reclaim her domain. In the jungle where nature holds absolute power, she decides who lives and who dies.
Intelligence Brief
Beware Boiúna revitalizes Amazonian folklore with a tense ecological horror from Mike P. Nelson.
- Why it matters: It taps into the primal fear of nature's reclaiming force, echoing classics like The Descent but with a distinctly South American mythological backbone.
- What we know: A humanitarian team’s mission triggers the wrath of the Boiúna, a shape-shifting river serpent, blending survival horror with environmental dread.
- Who's involved: Directed by Mike P. Nelson (The Domestics), starring Logan Marshall-Green (Upgrade), Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day), and rising genre talents Kiana Madeira and Jackson Bews.
- The buzz: Early reactions highlight the film’s atmospheric tension and practical effects, praising its respect for folklore and ecological themes amid a crowded jungle-horror field.
Production Intel
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- Post Production
- Filming Locations
- Germany, United States of America, Colombia
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Trailers
Ssssay her name. Say her name.
Did you hear that?
HER jungle. HER rules.
The reactions are in…
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
14
Survival
66