Cinematography
Buenos Aires recreated as suffocating Victorian hellscape
Production
Authentic 1912 sets that reek of authenticity and mildew
Acting
Maribel Verdú elevates every scene she haunts
Director
Jorge Algora
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Argentina's infamous 1912 'Petiso Orejudo' case, which remains unsolved and culturally taboo.
Director Algora built an entire 1912 Buenos Aires street in rural Entre Ríos; locals still visit the creepy set remains.