Hurricane Season
This Mexican film based on a popular novel looked intriguing for me to press play on Netflix. Often times, I'll just watch a few minuted and move on. This had me intrigued immediately and didn't let go until the gut punch of an ending. Director <PERSON> is excellent at immersing the viewer. By the end I felt knew the town and the people who inhabit it. As flawed as they are I love the characters and the actors, who play them. In particular the bitter grandma and the regretful mother. 369
They aren't the main characters but they make their mark.
The story begins with a provocative hook. A woman is found dead in the river. She's knows as the town "bruja". Teenagers go to her house to party, including taking drugs and having sex. Not only known as a witch, she's also the town "queer". By the end we will find out how she ends up dead and get to know the teens who'd hang out with her. I loved the haunting quality and the fluidity of the sexuality portrayed. I'm kind of at a loss for what else to write but I highly recommend it. 79