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Rosario Prepares for May 2 Release with Praise for Practical Effects but Critiques of Familiar Horror Tropes

Felipe Vargas's debut feature explores family, culture, and supernatural terror as early reviews highlight its atmospheric strengths and narrative shortcomings.

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Overview

  • Rosario, starring Emeraude Toubia, follows a stockbroker confronting family secrets and supernatural events in her late grandmother's New York apartment during a snowstorm.
  • The film marks the feature directorial debut of Felipe Vargas, with a script by Alan Trezza and distribution by Mucho Más Media.
  • Critics have praised the film's grimy production design and impressive practical effects, which enhance its claustrophobic and unsettling atmosphere.
  • Despite its visual strengths, early reviews note the story's reliance on predictable possession-horror tropes, which detract from its originality and impact.
  • The film, also featuring David Dastmalchian, José Zúñiga, and Paul Ben-Victor, is set to debut in theaters on May 2, 2025.