SummaryA missionary family travels to rural Ecuador to convert the indigenous population. All is going well until their son ventures into a forbidden local cave and comes back with a demonic spirit in tow. Candice (Sarah Canning) believes that an exorcism in the Catholic tradition will free her boy from the evil bonds that bind him. The local shamans kn... Read More
Directed By:Antonio Negret
Written By:Daniel Negret
Shaman
Metascore
Available after 4 critic reviews
tbd
User score
Available after 4 ratings
tbd
My Score
Drag or tap to give a rating
Hover and click to give a rating
Not available in your country?
ExpressVPN
Get 3 Extra months free
$6.67/mth
Aug 8, 2025
70
By embedding the story in a Latin American folk tradition and examining colonial Christian missionary practices, the filmmakers offer more than just scares; they ask questions about cultural supremacy, belief, and the cost of spiritual conquest.
Aug 7, 2025
50
As the stakes rise alongside the body count, Canning nicely captures Candice's struggle between her enduring faith and doing anything to protect her son, giving us just enough of an emotional center to overcome the film's familiarity.
User Reviews
There are no user reviews yet. Be the first to add a review.
Production Company:
- Night Tree
- Epopeya Films
- Macumba Films
Release Date:Aug 8, 2025
Duration:1 h 33 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Your God can't save you.
Awards
Feratum Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Macabro:International Horror Film Festival of Mexico City
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Gritos en el Planetario
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
