Desaparecer Por Completo

Absolutely unacceptable scene of animal abuse and harm. The scene was clearly included for shock value. It was not necessary to include it in order for the storyline to advance. People who care about animals should protest this movie by avoiding it altogether. Now I have an additional 300 characters to fill in order to get this review published. Minimum character counts are equally unnecessary, but I will say that some of the tropes played out here about possessions and curses were a bit tired. The main character is neither likable nor likely to evoke much sympathy. It seems he was merely getting what he deserved, and I hope the movie gets what it deserves too.

Slow burn suspense, no jump scares (well, maybe two). Lovely cinematography. Leaves just enough to the imagination.

Sensationalist photographer begins to suffer mysterious supernatural side effects after continuously photographing illicit scenes. Negative effects gradually increase until his life is out of control and his attempts to handle the situation grow more and more desperate.

I viewed on Netflix, in original Spanish language with English subtitles, which were decently produced. Slow burn movie escalates to a nicely-portrayed climax.

If you're looking for a decent suspense flick, this'll do you just fine. Give it a go.

Watched the movie for like an hour and not even one scary scene. Dont know why it is called the best Mexican horror movie. If it is one of the best the future is dull for this industry.

The pace is too slow and spending too much time trying to show what the main character encounter, but without anything scary enough, no climax, very flat and quickly goes downhill and becomes extremely boring.

Don't call it a horror movie if it isn't even remotely scary. Luckily it is on Netflix and not paying at the cinema, but it can't help but have to question what is Netflix's criteria to pick a horror movie.

"Desaparecer por completo" is one of the best Mexican horror films ever made and one of the most iconic of the current decade. The script has influences from "Ringu" and tells us a story of body horror and even folk horror, bringing pagan customs to the city, witchcraft and satanism are present, as well as the "nota roja" (red note) news so popular in Mexican newspapers take an important part in this film. Tribute is paid to the famous photographer Enrique Metinides, who in life artistically took photographs of deaths and catastrophes, from this man and with other tributes to George A. Romero, creator of the iconic zombies, the screenwriter Ricardo Aguado-Fentanes devised this story of a photographer who loses his five senses one by one after discovering that he is a victim of witchcraft, thus leading us to body horror and folk horror. Director Luis Javier Henaine does a wonderful job, carrying each scene of his film with suspense. The cinematography is incredible, with atmospheric lighting that, together with the art direction, immerses us more in the theme of death and it should be noted that it was filmed with an aspect ratio of 3:2, just like a newspaper photography and the camera movements are only presented in one important scene within this feature film. Cinematography also breaks the barriers of the movie screen to make us look through the eyes of the protagonist, losing the sense of sight along with him. The sound design is also masterful, mainly by becoming monoaural, leading us to become the protagonist and another victim who is losing the hearing. The performances are wonderful and full of feeling, Harold Torres emanates the emotions of his character and transmits them to the audience. "Desaparecer por completo" is a complex horror cinematic experience, a synesthesia brought to the big screen.

If you are looking for cheap jump scares and don't want to think too much, skip this movie. This is for true horror fans. A masterpiece that left me thinking for days.

Everything in the movie is carefully executed, from the photography, sound design, production, acting, everything checks.

This is the kind of movie I miss, a really well told story with minimal to no special effects. Great slow burn and worth the watch.

Since I have to keep typing I'll just continue to state how sad it is to see bad reviews for movies like this, independently made, casting new actors, culturally charged stories and careful executed... that's why and how we get an Exorcist remade by a comedian.