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A man's baby obsession becomes something far more sinister than you can imagine.
IMDb
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Paternoster (2016)

Psychological nightmare fuelSlow-burn dreadArgentine indie horror

Overview

HorrorThriller

Based on a true story about a man obsessed to be father, this terrific horror movie, show how the human brain is capable to make the most terrible acts surpassing the real life. Winner as best horror movie and best main actor in the Mar Del Plata international film festival, this movie will shock your senses.

Flag of ESESSpanish
Content warning
demondeathkillingphotographerdevilculture
Paternal obsessionMoral corruptionIsolation and delusionCultural pressures of fatherhood

Standout Aspects

Acting

Eduardo Blanco's transformation from pathetic to terrifying.

Direction

Alvaredo wrings maximum dread from minimal runtime.

Best for:Solo: Late night, lights off, regret in the morning.·Streaming: Perfect for brave horror completionists hunting festival gems.
Heads up:Disturbing: Psychological horror rooted in real criminal case.·Violence: Implied and explicit violence against vulnerable people.
D

Director

Daniel Alvaredo

ReleasedMar 17, 2016
Runtime1h 19m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Revenue$9.1K
INCAA
Manuel Angel Ocampo

Top Cast

Eduardo Blanco

Eduardo Blanco

Tito

Héctor Calori

Héctor Calori

Ferdás

Laura Insúa

Laura Insúa

Empleada de escribanía

Oscar Alegre

Oscar Alegre

Escribano

Roberto Vallejos

Roberto Vallejos

Fernando

Hugo Álvarez

Hugo Álvarez

Ramón

Jorge Prado

Jorge Prado

Médico de emergencias

Jorge Ochoa

Jorge Ochoa

Propietario departamento Novoa

Ernesto Claudio

Ernesto Claudio

Miguel

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The film's title refers to the continuous loop elevator, a perfect metaphor for Tito's inescapable obsession.

Cultural

Blanco, primarily known for comedy in Argentina, took this role specifically to destroy his wholesome image—mission accomplished.

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