The Banquet (Spanish: El banquete) is a 2024 Peruvian folk horror film directed by Michs Carbajal (in his directorial debut) and written by Diego Correa and Tony Gonzales, starring Sandro Calderón, Natalia Montoya and Victor Acurio.
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Synopsis
Uqbar is the leader of a small family condemned to suffering. He has decided to change the situation through a deal with Zhenazay to find a way to end the agony, no matter what sacrifice he must make.
Cast
Sandro Calderón as Uqbar
Natalia Montoya as Eloisa
Victor Acurio as Vladimir
Production
Principal photography began on September 11, 2023, in Peru.
Release
The film had its premiere on October 15, 2024, at the 5th Lima Alterna International Film Festival.
Reception
Critical reception
Marcelo Paredes from Cinencuentro points out that although the tense atmosphere is constructed in a good way, the film seeks to cover many topics without delving into any of them, causing the terrifying tone to be considerably diluted. Likewise, he points out that the elements of popular horror are not adequately highlighted beyond the characters presented.