Piggy

In a small Spanish town plagued by a serial killer known as the 'Trapper', a plus-sized teenage girl named Sara is mercilessly bullied by her peers. When the killer abducts her tormentors, Sara faces a moral dilemma: does she help the police find the killer, or does she protect him and exact her own revenge?

Piggy garnered significant attention for its unflinching portrayal of bullying and its unique take on the slasher genre, blending dark humor with genuine horror. Critics praised Laura Galán's performance as Sara and director Carlota Pereda's bold vision, though some found the film's violence and themes challenging. It resonated with audiences for its timely message about body image and social ostracization.

• A chilling and thought-provoking horror film that tackles bullying with visceral intensity.

• Laura Galán delivers a standout performance as a victim forced into a moral gray area.

• A stylish and brutal Spanish slasher that offers a fresh perspective on the genre.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's unique premise and strong performances, finding it to be a gripping and often disturbing horror experience that effectively explores themes of revenge and the consequences of bullying. Some viewers found the violence to be extreme, but many lauded its bold storytelling.

Won the Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival 2022 for 'Midnight Screenings' category, and received multiple nominations at the Goya Awards.

Director Carlota Pereda originally conceived 'Piggy' as a short film in 2018, which also explored the same themes and character, before expanding it into the feature-length version.