To Kill the Beast

To Kill the Beast

2021 · 89 min · ★ 6.0 · Mystery, Fantasy, Thriller

Emilia arrives at her Aunt Ines’ hostel at the Argentina-Brazil border looking for her long lost brother. In this luxuriant jungle, a dangerous beast believed to be the spirit of an evil man taking the form of different animals seems to be roaming around. On a journey to sexual awakening, Emilia will have to confront her past in order to kill the beast.

Directed by Agustina San Martín · Written by Agustina San Martín

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