The Old Ways
Cristina, a journalist of Mexican origin, travels to her ancestral home in Veracruz to investigate a story of sorcery and healing. There, she is kidnapped by a group of locals who claim she's the devil incarnated.
Why it matters
A visceral dive into Latin American folk horror that channels the raw power of ancestral curses and body horror.
- Anchored by Brigitte Kali Canales’s fierce lead performance, blending skepticism with terror.
- Richly textured with authentic Mexican folklore and unsettling, blood-soaked rituals.
- Practical effects and creepy totems deliver tangible dread over cheap digital tricks.
- Falls short on atmosphere, leaning on jump scares instead of slow-burn menace—but fans of exorcism tales will find familiar thrills.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
86
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
28
Survival
66
PossessionWitchcraft
