The horror genre is currently experiencing one of its best moments in history. In 2023, we’ve had significant horror releases such as “The Pope’s Exorcist,” “Talk to Me,” or “M3GAN,” and the list continues to grow. In several Latin American countries, a new film has now arrived that’s being compared to Stephen King’s novels like “It” or “The Shining,” and it’s destined to become a horror classic.
The title of the movie is “The Innocents” (De uskyldige), and it comes from Norway. In Spain, it has been showcased in recent years at festivals like Sitges or TerrorMolins. In fact, the movie can be watched in our country through the streaming platform Movistar Plus. But what is this movie about exactly, and why does it have such fame?
A shocking film
“The Innocents” tells the story of how, during the summer vacation, Ida’s family, a 9-year-old girl, moves to a suburban neighborhood in Oslo. Alongside her sister, the girl tries to adapt to her new surroundings and befriends two other children. However, away from the adults, the four friends discover that they possess astonishing powers, which they innocently incorporate into their games.
As they explore their newfound abilities in a nearby forest and park, their entertainment gradually takes on eerie overtones, and strange events begin to occur. The children realize that these powers come from a very dark place.
Directed by Eskil Vogt, the filmmaker behind the also famous “The Worst Person in the World,” the movie has garnered significant attention wherever it has been shown. It received a strong reception within European cinema, and in its international foray, it has also been successful, becoming one of the most intriguing horror films of recent years. Without a doubt, Stephen King would be proud.
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