Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Slow
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- brooding
- eerie
- foreboding
- late night horror viewing
- rainy evening
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The supernatural threat is rooted in a Venezuelan legend described as a local boogeyman figure.
Nicole and Sebastian inherit a secluded Venezuelan farm that becomes the site of their confrontation with dark forces.
The film is characterized by long, lingering shots and a visually atmospheric presentation of the farm.
Nicole and Sebastian are reeling from the loss of their daughter when they encounter the forces surrounding the farm.
Films like The Whistler, and why
The Dark and the Wicked
Shares slow burn supernatural dread, rural isolation, grief-stricken protagonists, and an emphasis on atmosphere over jump scares.
The Wailing
Shares folkloric supernatural mystery, family trauma, ominous rural landscapes, and deliberate tension-building.
The Night House
Shares bereavement-driven horror, ambiguous supernatural forces, secluded domestic spaces, and psychologically uneasy atmosphere.
Movie Details
- Director
- Diego Velasco
- Release Date
- 2026-09-24
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (2)
Cast
- Juan Pablo Raba
- Diane Guerrero
- Indhira Serrano
- Laureano Olivares
- Laura Sofía Domínguez
- Diego Landaeta
- Carlos Velasquez
- Norberto Rivera
- Ernesto Campos
- Rodrigo Valencia
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Whistler about?
- A grieving couple’s inherited Venezuelan farm becomes a haunting crossroads between domestic sorrow and ancestral folklore.
- What is The Whistler like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Whistler as slow, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Whistler violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Whistler.
- Which films are like The Whistler?
- Films with a similar feel include The Dark and the Wicked, The Wailing, and The Night House.
- How long is The Whistler?
- The Whistler runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Whistler?
- In United States, The Whistler streams on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
