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Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse

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2024 | 120 min | Horror, Fantasy

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Resident Evil, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
  • Rated NC-17: meant for adults.
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In a dystopian future ravaged by a viral apocalypse, three young brothers—Salvador, Oliver, and Benjamin—find themselves isolated in a remote cabin deep within the woods. As they navigate this desolate world, they harbor a dark and disturbing secret in their basement, a presence they must feed to ensure their own survival.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Isaac Ezban

  • Farid Escalante CorreaSalvador
  • Leonardo CervantesOliver
  • Mateo Ortega CasillasBenjamin
  • Norma FloresCriatura Hembra (Mamá)
  • Horacio F. LazoCriatura Macho (Papá)
  • Carla AdellValeria
  • Juan Carlos RemolinaRogelio
  • Noé HernándezEnoc
  • Jason Luis RodríguezPsicópata
  • Omar KarimInfectado Encadenado