The Wasteland
2021 · Movie · TV-MA · 91 min · ★ 5.2 · 50% critics
A mother and her young son live alone in a bleak, empty landscape, keeping to themselves and hoping for a quiet life. When a mysterious, violent presence begins stalking their isolated home, fear and isolation strain their bond and force them to confront what’s threatening them—outside and within.
Also known as The Beast
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Details
- Original title
- El páramo
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2021-10-12
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- TV-MA
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 50/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.2/10 (217 votes)
About
You may like this if you’re into slow-burn, moody horror that leans on dread and isolation more than action, similar to Citadel or Bird Box: Barcelona; Not for you if you want fast scares, clear answers, or lots happening.
Pros: eerie atmosphere; strong performances; striking setting | Cons: very slow pace; thin story payoff; confusing plot points
Themes
- monster
- dreary
Cast & crew
Inma Cuesta
as Lucía
Asier Flores
as Diego
Roberto Álamo
as Salvador
Alejandra Howard
as Juana
- ML
Marià Llop
Víctor Benjumea
as Hombre de la barca
Directed by David Casademunt