Belzebuth
While leading a police investigation of a massacre in a public school at the border of Mexico and U.S.A, special Agent Emanuel Ritter links this strange case to the coming and rising of the ancient demon Belzebuth. But in order to stop the trail of upcoming infanticides, Ritter shall have to confront himself before dealing with the forces of good and evil.
Why it matters
A grim blend of border noir and demonic folklore that channels cosmic dread through a cop thriller lens.
- Mexican horror with a distinct regional flavor, tapping into real borderland anxieties and cultural tensions.
- Heavy on atmosphere and mood, with a slow-burn dread that leans into folk horror’s cosmic evil rather than jump scares.
- Practical effects and unsettling imagery evoke a palpable sense of otherworldly menace — a nod to classic demonology tales.
- For fans of occult police procedurals who appreciate horror that interrogates faith, trauma, and systemic violence without easy answers.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
100
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
86
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
43
Survival
66
Possession
