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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.
In the description it reads: “If you haven’t watched either, we’d recommend watching the original first, because this is one of those very rare situations where the remake didn’t manage to fuck up the original. In fact, this American remake might even be better, with a more appetizing finale.” I did as instructed and watched “Somos Lo Que Hay”(2010) first. I wouldn’t say the American version is better. I would say the opposite but they are both pretty good. In this one, “Somos Lo Que Hay,” it seems more plausible that this could or has happened, considering the financial issues, the location in Mexico and the mental issues of the dad and the rest of the family. Although the story takes some weird detours leaving the audience somewhat perplexed at times, it is still a very well made film. The dad obviously had some serious mental issues which kind of leads to the mother and the children being in a confused state. That’s why you can look past little things like when Alfredo lets go of the fag that he kidnapped to argue with his mother. Then 5 minutes later after the fag escapes the mother says “Where’s the fag?” When Sabina escapes from the hospital through to the closing credits the musical soundtrack is absolutely fantastic. I’m going to give this one “Somos Lo Que Hay”(2010) and “We Are What We Are” (2013) both just a cunt hair over 4 stars but I would say “Somos Lo Que Hay”… Read more »
No vale pero ni un cacahuate….muy mala calidad de producion, es mas emocionante las del Santo .
Con un corte de 20 minutos y rellenando con lo mejor de Chespirito… peliculón!
Booooooooring!
gay jumpscare
Throughout the film I was gripped… Funny Bloody Sexy.. what more does one want. All Spanish films are ace….this was too.
fucked up, but I expected more. 3/5
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.
such a fucked up movie, but definitely one you should check out sometime