The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)

The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) - (2025)Released

Overview

In mid-90s Mexico City, five young siblings are left in the care of their grandmother after their parents suddenly disappear. As they fight to survive, the line between reality and something darker starts to blur. The grandmother, haunted by eerie visions and deepening fears, becomes more distant, while the children’s grip on reality begins to unravel. After a clash with their neighbors, the siblings withdraw even further into isolation, cutting themselves off from the outside world.

Genres

ComedyDramaMystery

Production Countries

Mexico

Production Companies

Mandarina CineInstituto Mexicano de CinematografíaFomento al Cine Mexicano (FOCINE)EFICINE 189

Spoken Languages

Español

Release Date

2025-02-15

Budget

800000

Revenue

N/A

Runtime

97 minutes

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