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The Old Ways

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Deep in the Veracruz jungles, Mexican American journalist Cristina Lopez is held captive by a mysterious bruja, or witch doctor who is convinced she's possessed by a demon. Ultimately her fight for survival becomes one for her soul.
The Old Ways

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Critics Consensus

A demonic possession movie with impressive depth, The Old Ways uses familiar genre ingredients to cast a uniquely gripping spell.

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Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Dec 10, 2021
3/4
This is an inherently human story, grounded in the perception and heritage of its protagonists. Go to Full Review
Scott Marks San Diego Reader Nov 3, 2021
2/5
It eventually picks up, but not before dragging us through a number of addiction tropes. Go to Full Review
Meagan Navarro Bloody Disgusting Oct 25, 2021
When so many exorcism horror movies revolve around a crisis of faith, it's a welcome shift to center around the preservation of tradition and culture. It's a slick new coat of paint, complete with animal teeth, bones, and serpents galore. Go to Full Review
Brandon Stanwyck InSession Film Jul 16, 2024
B+
Brigitte Kali Canales pushes her character in so many unexpected directions on her journey to rediscovering her roots that the hard pivot the film takes in its final act actually works. Go to Full Review
Evan Dossey Midwest Film Journal Nov 6, 2021
A strong entry in the exorcism genre. Go to Full Review
Bob Bloom Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Nov 5, 2021
3/4
'The Old Ways' in an apt title for this old-fashioned possession-exorcism movie that contains horror elements but is more about retaining your soul than things that go bump in the night. Go to Full Review
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Christopher Alender

Director

Brigitte Kali Canales

Cristina

Andrea Cortes

Miranda

Julia Vera

Luz

Sal Lopez

Javi

AJ Bowen

Carson

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Synopsis Deep in the Veracruz jungles, Mexican American journalist Cristina Lopez is held captive by a mysterious bruja, or witch doctor who is convinced she's possessed by a demon. Ultimately her fight for survival becomes one for her soul.
Director
Christopher Alender
Producer
Christa Boarini, T. Justin Ross, David Grove Churchill Viste
Screenwriter
Marcos Gabriel
Production Co
Soapbox Films
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 12, 2021
Runtime
1h 30m
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