Somos Lo Que Hay (2010)

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Avg Rating: 3.5 / 5. Voted: 49

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AKA: We Are What We Are
Directed by: Jorge Michel Grau
Starring: Francisco Barreiro (Alfredo), Paulina Gaitan (Sabina), Alan Chávez (Julian), Carmen Beato (Mother), Humberto Yanez (Father), Jorge Zarate (Detective)
Country: Mexico
Language: Spanish (English Subs)
Runtime: 01:28:56
Genres: Siblings-Family, Gruesome, Cannibalism

Plot – Spoilers:
The original Mexican version of We Are What We Are.

A Mexican family that diligently follows a ritualistic cannibal tradition are shaken by the death of Dad from poisoning. The crisis isn’t related to their future dining etiquette, but more about who gets to lead the family now.

Alfredo as the eldest is naturally in line , but Julian the more aggressive younger brother believes he can make things happen unlike his meek brother. Mother is not of much help to the brothers in their power struggles as she is still distraught over her dead husband’s preference for prostitutes as sacrificial meals.

Instead it’s their sister Sabina who sets the rules by insisting on following hierarchy in favor of the unwilling Alfredo. There’s also the suggestion of a sexual angle between Alfredo and her which could be cause for some of Julian’s resentment. Eventually Sabina’s persistence awakens certain realities in Alfredo about his sexual preferences and he stalks a gay man with an intensity and fervour that foretells his possible future entry as a serial killer on Wikipedia.

Meanwhile, the cops have found a half-chewed finger in dad’s belly during the autopsy and are sniffing around.

Somos Lo Que Hay takes a ridiculously crazy idea and through atmospheric charm and style creates an interesting watch. Jorge Michel Grau, the director was also responsible for the motor-oil short Ingrown in ABCs of Death 1, if that’s of any interest.

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Metalupyours
Metalupyours
July 3, 2024 4:53 am

Con un corte de 20 minutos y rellenando con lo mejor de Chespirito… peliculón!

RedKronik
RedKronik
June 14, 2024 7:19 am

Booooooooring!

A
A
December 26, 2023 9:41 pm

gay jumpscare

Dr Harris
Dr Harris
October 23, 2021 7:38 pm

Throughout the film I was gripped… Funny Bloody Sexy.. what more does one want. All Spanish films are ace….this was too.

big drip
big drip
April 17, 2021 1:51 am

fucked up, but I expected more. 3/5

JNC
JNC
March 26, 2021 1:09 am

The 2013 remake is a better, more brutal film. Also, it’s in English. I was disappointed with the original. This is EUM and the remake is a better fit for this site.

spøkelse
spøkelse
March 25, 2021 3:54 am

such a fucked up movie, but definitely one you should check out sometime