They Were Witches (2025): A Grounded, Grief-Soaked Horror Rooted in Mexican Myth
They Were Witches (2025): A Grounded, Grief-Soaked Horror Rooted in Mexican Myth "A grounded, grief-soaked slasher that feels rooted in Mexican myth." — 3/5 Stars They Were Witches (2025) review: From its chilling opening—a woman chained to a chair, suffocated with a plastic bag, her breath siphoned into a jar by a man with a hammer— Eran Brujas announces itself as something far more primal than a standard horror film. Directed by Alejandro G. Alegre ( Ánima , The Devil Told Me What to Do ), this Mexican indie doesn’t rely on jump scares or digital spectacle. Instead, it builds dread through atmosphere, folklore, and a deeply personal mythology that feels ancient—even if it’s largely the filmmaker’s own invention. The story follows Mia (Tania Niebla), a paranormal radio host and self-proclaimed witchcraft expert, who stops at a rural motel en route to a therapy session. Ther...