Gravy
Gravy

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Gravy

2024
Movie
8 min
English

A mother and son cook on Christmas, which sparks a memory of holiday's past.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Johnny BarringtonGenres: Horror, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

In a desolate corner of Mexico, a group of seemingly harmless individuals gather for a strange ritual on the Day of the Dead. However, their morbid celebration takes a sinister turn when a mysterious outsider arrives, disrupting their plans and uncovering a dark secret. What begins as a peculiar fiesta evolves into a desperate fight for survival as the true nature of their tradition is revealed.

Critical Reception

Gravy has been met with a mixed but generally positive reception, praised for its unique blend of dark humor and unsettling horror, while some critics found its narrative occasionally uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • A darkly comedic and visually striking horror film that offers a fresh take on folk horror tropes.

  • Praised for its inventive premise and unsettling atmosphere, though some found the pacing inconsistent.

  • Hugo Weaving's performance is a standout, adding a compelling gravitas to the proceedings.

Google audience: Audiences seem to appreciate the film's unconventional approach to horror, enjoying its blend of gore and dark humor, though a portion of viewers found the plot a bit confusing at times.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film at the Sitges Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive visual style was heavily influenced by traditional Mexican folk art and Dia de Muertos iconography.

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