A relentless, gritty horror unfolds as brothers accidentally unleash a chilling, demonic epidemic on their rural community.
Bleak and suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on AMC+, Kanopy (free) and Hoopla (free).
There is no US rating to lean on, so here is what we tagged: intense fear, several jump scares and brutal violence.
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When brothers Pedro and Jimi discover that a demonic infection has been festering in a nearby farmhouse, they attempt to evict the victim from their land. Failing to adhere to the proper rites of exorcism, their reckless actions inadvertently trigger an epidemic of possessions across their rural community.
No. Brace yourself.
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