The Darkness

A woman with black dripping from her eyes.
  • 2020
  • 13 min
  • Horror, Thriller
  • Mexico
  • Spanish
  • Semaine de la Critique Cannes 2021 Laurel

A former school teacher emerges badly bruised on the shore of a lake. After a lengthy trek through the hot Mexican sun, she lands at the primary school where she once worked.

Written & Directed by

Jorge Sistos Moreno

Executive Producer

Alex Bendo

Producers

Drake Burnette

Martha Liñán

Jorge Sistos Moreno

Starring

Ixchel Flores Machorro

Cuauhtli Jiménez

Teresa Sánchez

Festivals & Awards

Cannes Critics’ Week 2021

Fantasia International Film Festival 2021

Morelia International Film Festival 2020

Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2021 - Best Short

HollyShorts Film Festival 2021

Mórbido Fest 2020

Shorts México 2021

Macabro 2021

Festival del Puerto 2020

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