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Párvulos
Three young brothers hide a terrifying secret in their basement as they navigate a blood-soaked world of horror and madness.
Párvulos
Parvulos
118 min | Horror | 2024 | México
Spanish with English Subtitles
Storyline
Toddlers: Children of the Apocalypse is a horror film about three young brothers living in a cabin in the middle of the woods and the evil secret they’ve hidden in their basement. This film is intense, gory, and lush in a dark cinematography that captures an essence of evil even children are capable of embodying when their world is nothing but a carnage-ridden hell.
Párvulos: Hijos Del Apocalipsis es una película de terror sobre tres hermanos jóvenes que viven en una cabaña en medio del bosque y el malvado secreto que han escondido en su sótano. Esta película es intensa, sangrienta y exuberante en una cinematografía oscura que captura la esencia del mal que incluso los niños son capaces de encarnar cuando su mundo no es más que un infierno plagado de matanzas.
Director
Isaac Ezban
Director
Isaac Ezban is a Mexican filmmaker known for his unique blend of sci-fi and horror. As the co-founder of Red Elephant Films and Autocinema Coyote, he’s made a name for himself with films like The Incident (2014) and The Similars (2015), both of which gained international acclaim and were praised by industry giants like Guillermo del Toro. His first English-language film, Parallel (2020), further showcased his talent for creating thought-provoking thrillers.
Ezban’s 2022 horror hit Mal de Ojo became the third highest-grossing Mexican film of the year and the top horror film in the last three years. Now, he’s gearing up for his latest project, Párvulos (2024), a chilling coming-of-age story about three brothers with a dark secret. Represented by Vision Entertainment and Good Fear Management, Ezban continues to push the boundaries of genre filmmaking in Mexico and beyond.
Previous films at the Hola Mexico Film Festival: Los parecidos, El Incidente, Mal De Ojo
Director
Fantasia Film Festival
2024 Nominee Cheval Noir
Best Film
Isaac Ezban
Screenplay
Isaac Ezban, Ricardo Aguado-Fentanes