Cenizas

A young woman named Sofia, haunted by visions of a past she can't recall, inherits a remote, isolated house. As she begins to uncover the dark secrets of her family history and the property, she realizes she's trapped in a terrifying cycle of violence and madness. The house itself seems to hold the key to her fragmented memories and the unspeakable events that transpired within its walls.

Cenizas received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its scares predictable. While some praised the atmospheric tension and performances, particularly Macarena Gómez, the overall consensus pointed to a lack of originality in its horror tropes.

• Fails to deliver genuinely frightening moments, relying on clichés.

• The narrative becomes muddled, detracting from any potential suspense.

• Attempts at psychological horror are undermined by a weak script.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally unenthusiastic, with viewers often citing a confusing plot and underwhelming scares as major drawbacks.

The film's isolated setting was chosen to enhance the feeling of claustrophobia and entrapment for the protagonist.