Nasty film based on the killings in Matamoros Mexico where the search for a missing student turned up a drug running operation using black magic as a cover and to empower its members.
The plot of the film has three buddies going to Mexico for spring break. One goes missing, kidnapped by the cult and the other two go looking for him and end up in a world of trouble.
Violent nasty and at times down right ugly horror film that is extremely unpleasant. Graphic to the point of unpleasantness this is one to keep away from the kiddies. There is a real tension created in the film that manages to make you feel very uneasy. The performances are all fine, including Sean Astin playing against type as an American member of the cult. Its a sobering wake up call to anyone who goes wandering in foreign lands on spring break.
As films of this sort (Turistas, Hostel, etc) go this one is one of the best. I know it could be considered faint praise for a genre that is for the most part little more than death porn, but there is a real gravitas that other films don't have. I don't think its the "based on true events" (which it really is despite what some people say) because this film is far enough removed that it based on the events and not a dramatization. Its a good nasty little film-if you like that sort of thing.
I have only one real reservation and that the pacing is, for a good portion of the film, while okay, still makes you wish they would get on with things.
Recommended for those who like graphic nastiness in a fact based story. If you can't stand graphic violence look elsewhere.
The plot of the film has three buddies going to Mexico for spring break. One goes missing, kidnapped by the cult and the other two go looking for him and end up in a world of trouble.
Violent nasty and at times down right ugly horror film that is extremely unpleasant. Graphic to the point of unpleasantness this is one to keep away from the kiddies. There is a real tension created in the film that manages to make you feel very uneasy. The performances are all fine, including Sean Astin playing against type as an American member of the cult. Its a sobering wake up call to anyone who goes wandering in foreign lands on spring break.
As films of this sort (Turistas, Hostel, etc) go this one is one of the best. I know it could be considered faint praise for a genre that is for the most part little more than death porn, but there is a real gravitas that other films don't have. I don't think its the "based on true events" (which it really is despite what some people say) because this film is far enough removed that it based on the events and not a dramatization. Its a good nasty little film-if you like that sort of thing.
I have only one real reservation and that the pacing is, for a good portion of the film, while okay, still makes you wish they would get on with things.
Recommended for those who like graphic nastiness in a fact based story. If you can't stand graphic violence look elsewhere.