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Yiddá Eslava Defends Plea for Viewers as ‘La Habitación Negra’ Struggles in Theaters

She says tabloid accusations damaged her image, influencing the film’s reception.

Overview

  • The independently produced thriller opened on October 30 to low attendance, and Eslava warned it could be pulled from cinemas due to weak turnout.
  • In a new RPP interview, she said her viral message was not to seek pity but to ask audiences to give the film a chance and judge it after watching.
  • She cited limited budget, minimal marketing, and a same-day clash with another Peruvian release as hurdles for the movie’s performance.
  • Eslava told Arriba mi gente that statements by Natalia Otero negatively shaped public perception, while she disputes claims about restricted visitation for Julián Zucchi and numerous legal complaints.
  • Tabloid show Chimi Churri broadcast a tarot reader’s unverified allegation of infidelity, and some coverage has framed her appeals as trying to “force” people to see the film.