Carapace
Salitre
When her teenage daughter decides to leave home to study, Maite feels the world she has built begin to fall apart. As the fear of losing her takes hold, a strange presence begins to spread through the house, contaminating both the space and the bond between mother and daughter.
Intelligence Brief
Norma Vila's 'Carapace' melds intimate maternal dread with creeping supernatural contamination, promising a fresh psychological horror take.
- Why it matters: This film taps into universal anxieties about loss and change, using a domestic setting to explore how fear can manifest as a tangible, invasive presence.
- What we know: The story centers on Maite's unraveling as her daughter leaves home, with a mysterious force spreading through their house and relationship.
- Who's involved: Directed by Spanish filmmaker Norma Vila, known for her atmospheric storytelling; starring Nagore Aranburu and Haizea Carneros, both rising talents in regional cinema.
- The buzz: 'Carapace' is being highlighted for its subtle horror rooted in emotional realism, drawing comparisons to folk-inflected psychological horrors and promising strong performances.
Production Intel
- Status
- Post Production
- Filming Locations
- Spain
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
86
Supernatural
20
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
85
Survival
17