Myra
Myra

Myra

2019Movie54 minEnglish

A trans sex worker in the Spanish barrio finds herself in an unwanted love triangle with a notorious gang leader while two drug organizations battle for supremacy suddenly finds herself tangled in a world of chaos and deceit.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Charles P. St. ClairGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Myra is taken in by a seemingly kind family after a traumatic event. However, she soon discovers a dark secret about her benefactors and their chilling connection to her past. As the truth unravels, Myra must fight for her survival against the sinister forces that seek to control her.

Critical Reception

Myra received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the attempt at suspense, the overall consensus pointed to a lack of originality and effective scares. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some finding it a watchable, albeit forgettable, horror flick.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric moments, but criticized for a predictable narrative.
  • The film struggles to deliver genuine scares, relying too heavily on genre tropes.
  • Performances are uneven, with a few standouts unable to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely unenthusiastic. Those who commented often found the film to be a generic horror offering with little to distinguish it from other titles in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the cast and crew working on a deferred payment basis.

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