# The Untamed (2016)

> A dissatisfied Mexican mother and her hidden queer circle are drawn toward an alien force that makes forbidden desire impossible to resist.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/256224

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller, Horror
- Director: Amat Escalante
- Cast: Ruth Ramos, Simone Bucio, Jesús Meza, Eden Villavicencio, Kenny Johnston, Pablo López Pérez, Zair Alberto Gutiérrez, Oscar Escalante
- TMDB rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5265960/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: disturbing, erotic, surreal, late night arthouse viewing, halloween horror marathon

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