Incesto en los Andes: La maldición de los jarjachas
Incesto en los Andes: La maldición de los jarjachas

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Incesto en los Andes: La maldición de los jarjachas

2002
Movie
93 min
Spanish

In a town there are strange deaths, apparently caused by jarjachas, monstrous creatures that incestuous lovers become at night. Cirilo, Mateo and Remigio, with the help of a priest, will try to hunt them down and eliminate them.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Javier del GranadoGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young friends ventures into the remote Andes mountains, drawn by local legends of the 'Jarjacha,' a mythical creature said to curse anyone who witnesses its unholy acts. As they delve deeper into the cursed region, they begin to experience strange phenomena and unsettling encounters that blur the lines between reality and nightmare. The group finds themselves trapped by their own fears and the increasingly malevolent presence surrounding them, leading to a terrifying confrontation with the legend they sought.

Critical Reception

This film is a cult favorite within the niche of extreme horror and independent cinema, often praised for its raw, unsettling atmosphere and ambitious storytelling despite its limited budget. While not widely reviewed by mainstream critics, it has garnered a dedicated following for its unique blend of folk horror and psychological terror, though some find its graphic content and pacing challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie Andean atmosphere and unsettling folk horror elements.

  • Cited for its unique, albeit graphic, exploration of curses and mythical creatures.

  • Noted for its independent spirit and dedication to disturbing imagery.

Google audience: Audience reception is polarized, with many appreciating its unconventional horror and folklore-inspired narrative, while others find its explicit content and production values divisive.

Fun Fact

The film draws heavily on the folklore of the 'Jarjacha,' a shapeshifting creature from Andean mythology, often depicted as a being with bird-like legs that preys on those who transgress moral boundaries.

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