And Soon the Darkness

• Mystery
• Thriller

A creeping sense of isolation and escalating dread define this geographically-rooted thriller, set against the stark beauty of the Argentinian countryside. The film meticulously ratchets tension as a solitary cyclist desperately searches for her friend after a seemingly casual separation, plunging into a world where trust erodes and the vulnerability of travelers becomes a horrifying reality. Distinct from typical kidnapping narratives, the film focuses less on elaborate plots and more on the raw, psychological impact of escalating fear and the fracturing of a fragile friendship, underscored by the suffocating atmosphere of an unfamiliar and unwelcoming landscape. It’s a lean, unsettling exploration of paranoia and the desperation that arises when faced with the possibility of irrevocable loss.