The Virgin of the Quarry Lake
Seen it?2026 | 95 min | Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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 The Others, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
On the eve of the 2001 outbreak, a young woman falls for her lifelong friend but turns to incantations and curses with her grandmother's help when a more experienced rival threatens their romance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laura Casabé
- Dolores OliverioNatalia
- Fernanda Echevarría del RiveroSilvia
- Luisa MerelasRita
- Isabel BracamonteJosefina
- Candela FloresMariela
- Agustín SosaDiego
- Dady BrievaGerardo
- Maicol OrihuelaKechu
- Víctor LópezLinyera
- Marcelo Antonio DiazJuancho