Good Manners
As Boas Maneiras
Clara, a lonely nurse from the outskirts of São Paulo, is hired by mysterious and wealthy Ana as the nanny for her unborn child. The two women develop a strong bond, but soon Clara discovers a terrifying secret about the child.
Why it matters
A lush, unsettling blend of body horror and fairy tale that reimagines maternal terror through a queer, Brazilian lens.
- Subverts werewolf mythology with a fresh, gender-fluid sensibility rarely seen outside arthouse horror.
- Beautifully textured practical effects showcase transformation scenes that are as grotesque as they are hypnotic.
- Anchored by strong performances that deepen the film’s exploration of loneliness and desire beneath the monster story.
- Ideal for fans of slow-burning, genre-bending horror that mixes social commentary with visceral chills.
Directors
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
71
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
100
Survival
33
