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Huesera: The Bone Woman

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2023 | 97 min | Horror, Mystery, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Fear Street: 1994 or Midsommar, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Valeria's joy at becoming a first-time mother is quickly taken away when she's cursed by a sinister entity. As danger closes in, she's forced deeper into a chilling world of dark magic that threatens to consume her.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    17 wins and 24 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 31K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michelle Garza Cervera

  • Natalia SoliánValeria
  • Alfonso DosalRaúl
  • Mayra BatallaOctavia
  • Mercedes HernándezIsabel
  • Sonia CouohVero
  • Aida LópezMaricarmen
  • Anahí AllueNorma
  • Martha Claudia MorenoUrsula
  • Emilram CossíoGinecólogo
  • Norma ReynaSabine Woman