Poison for the Fairies

Poison for the Fairies

1986 · 90 min · ★ 7.8 · Fantasy, Horror

In 1965 Mexico City, Flavia, a wealthy yet lonely schoolgirl, befriends Veronica, a young orphan girl who has a fascination with witchcraft. Veronica convinces Flavia that she is a real witch and forces her to be her assistant. The children's games gradually become more serious and Veronica demands more from Flavia.

Directed by Carlos Enrique Taboada · Written by Carlos Enrique Taboada

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