Shaman

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.

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.