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We Are What We Are
The Parkers, reclusive people who cling to ancient customs, find their secret lives threatened when a torrential downpour and the death of the family matriarch forces daughters Iris and Rose to assume special responsibilities.
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Plot Summary
Following the death of their matriarch, a secluded and deeply disturbed family must continue their dark ancestral traditions. As the younger siblings grapple with their disturbing inheritance, the local authorities begin to investigate a series of unsettling disappearances, closing in on the family's horrifying secret. The film explores themes of tradition, sacrifice, and the desperate struggle for survival within a family bound by cannibalistic practices.
Critical Reception
We Are What We Are received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unsettling atmosphere, strong performances, and unique take on the cannibal horror subgenre. While some found its slow-burn approach and grim subject matter challenging, many commended its artistic direction and disturbing narrative. Audience reactions were more divided, with its graphic nature and bleak themes polarizing viewers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric dread and unsettling tone.
Noted for strong performances, particularly from the young female leads.
Recognized for its artistic and disturbing approach to a grim subject.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a disturbing and atmospheric horror experience, appreciating its unique premise and suspenseful build-up. However, some viewers were put off by the graphic content and the film's bleak and somber tone.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Feature Film at the Fantasia International Film Festival. Also received nominations for Best Actor and Best Actress at the Saturn Awards.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of a 2010 Mexican film of the same name, also directed by Jorge Michel Grau.
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