Lumina
Lumina

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Lumina

2020
Movie
18 min
French

Paris, in a bourgeois apartment, Lumina, an ageless Vietnamese woman, dreams of another life.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users75%
Director: Michelle Garza CerveraGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a Mexico City apartment building, a young woman named 'Lumina' experiences disturbing visions and supernatural occurrences. As she delves deeper into the building's dark past, she uncovers a horrifying secret that connects her to a series of disappearances. Her investigation blurs the line between reality and hallucination, forcing her to confront a malevolent entity tied to the building's history.

Critical Reception

Lumina received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric horror, unsettling visuals, and strong performances, particularly from Teresa Ruiz. Some noted its slow-burn pacing but ultimately found it to be a compelling and disturbing entry into the supernatural thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and striking visual style.

  • Teresa Ruiz's performance is a standout, anchoring the film's emotional weight.

  • While at times slow, the film effectively builds dread and delivers a disturbing narrative.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's unique blend of psychological and supernatural horror, with many highlighting its effectiveness in creating a tense and unsettling viewing experience. Some found the plot occasionally confusing, but the overall consensus leaned towards positive for its originality and visual flair.

Awards & Accolades

Selected for the Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG) in 2020.

Fun Fact

Director Michelle Garza Cervera drew inspiration from urban legends and the psychological toll of isolation in dense urban environments for the film's unsettling themes.

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