We’re big fans of both folk horror and foreign fear-fare films here at The Scariest Things, so when a movie like Panama’s The Sacrifice (El Sacrafico; 2022) is announced, we’re all ears — and eyes! Following is the official press announcement, along with the trailer, poster, and images.
Black Mandala presents the folk horror movie, “THE SACRIFICE”, directed by Alberto Serra. A fearsome family story that was part of SITGES COMING SOON and won the BLOOD WINDOW “Sofía Award” at VENTANA SUR. The film was officially selected at Curtas Film Fest (Spain); Cinefantasy (Brazil); and Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre (Argentina).
Two sisters have to fight for survival after arriving to a farm owned by their grandmother, an elderly woman stuck in a curse that has been consuming her for years. A horror story based on legends from all over Latin America.
Director: Alberto Serra
Script: Diego Cañizal, Alberto Serra, Simon Tejeira
Cast: Freddy D’Elia, Stella Lauri, Adrian Mora, Nick Romano, Isabella Sierra, Ana Grethel Solis
Cinematography: David Sauceda
Music: Gian Carlo Feoli
Producers: Frysha Boilard, Fernanda Beiner, Carlos Harbar
