Poison for the Fairies
Directed by Carlos Enrique Taboada
Produced by Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Producción Cinematográfica (STPC)
A darkly intimate psychological thriller about two girls whose friendship curdles into manipulation and occult obsession in 1960s Mexico City.
In 1965 Mexico City, Flavia, a wealthy yet lonely schoolgirl, befriends Veronica, a young orphan girl who has a fascination with witchcraft. Veronica convinces Flavia that she is a real witch and forces her to be her assistant. The children's games gradually become more serious and Veronica demands more from Flavia.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Poison for the Fairies
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Poison for the Fairies
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Poison for the Fairies, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Poison for the Fairies, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Poison for the Fairies, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
