← Back to results
The Untamed
La región salvaje
2016 98 min Mexico, Denmark, Germany, France, Norway 18+
★6.3
Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller, Horror
Director: Amat Escalante
Trailers
Description
A meteorite deposits an alien monster with strange powers near the home of an unhappy couple.
US Gross:
$27,593
Starring
Ruth Ramos
Actor
Simone Bucio
Actor
Jesús Meza
Actor
Awards
Venice Film Festival 2016
— Silver Lion – Best Director
Venice Film Festival 2016
— Golden Lion
Key opinion
Amat Escalante’s film is a polarizing work that fuses gritty social drama with Lovecraftian horror elements. While proponents praise its unique atmospheric tension and critique of societal taboos, detractors criticize the film for its narrative incoherence and questionable pacing.
| Theme | The film effectively merges social critique of traditional Mexican family structures with surreal, genre-defying horror elements. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and ambient style create a distinct, visceral tone that succeeds in immersing the viewer. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure and character development are often described as confusing, with some viewers struggling to distinguish between key roles. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the use of eroticism are divided: some see it as a bold thematic exploration, while others view it as gratuitous and incoherent. |