Bruja (2019)
An Argentine crime thriller in which a black magic practitioner unleashes her darkest powers to rescue her kidnapped daughter from a criminal network.
Bruja - Movie Information
- Original Title: Bruja
- Release Year: 2019
- Directed by: Marcelo Páez Cubells
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
- Runtime: 1h 33m
- Original Language: Spanish
- Spoken Languages: Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 12, 2019 (Argentina - PM16)
- Production Companies: Chiaroscuro Productions
- Production Countries: Argentina
Bruja - Plot
A single mother is an expert in black magic, but has never used it to do evil, until a prostitution network kidnaps her daughter.
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Bruja - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Marcelo Páez Cubells
Main Cast
- Érica Rivas
- Leticia Brédice
- Pablo Rago
- Rita Cortese
- Miranda de la Serna
- Fabián Arenillas
- Guillermo Arengo
- Pablo Ini
- Gregorio Rosello
- Juan Grandinetti
Writers
- Matias Caruso
Producers
- Óscar Marcos Azar
- Marcelo Páez Cubells
Bruja - FAQs
What is Bruja about?
Bruja follows Selena, a single mother who is a practitioner of black magic but has always used her powers for good. When a criminal prostitution network abducts her daughter, she abandons her moral restraint and unleashes her darkest abilities to rescue her, blending crime thriller tension with supernatural horror.
Who are the main actors in Bruja?
Bruja stars Érica Rivas as Selena, the black magic practitioner and mother at the center of the story. The cast also includes Leticia Brédice as Marisa, Pablo Rago as Ricardo, Rita Cortese as Abuela, and Miranda de la Serna as Belén, among others.
Does Selena use evil magic to save her daughter?
Yes. Throughout Bruja, Selena has deliberately avoided using black magic for harmful purposes. However, when her daughter Belén is kidnapped by a prostitution ring, she crosses that moral line and weaponizes her occult knowledge against those responsible, making her transformation a central dramatic arc.
Who directed Bruja?
Bruja was directed by Marcelo Páez Cubells, who also served as a producer on the film. It is an Argentine production released through Chiaroscuro Productions and had its premiere in Argentina on September 12, 2019.
What genre is Bruja?
Bruja blends multiple genres: Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, and Thriller. The film combines the urgency of a crime narrative with supernatural fantasy elements rooted in black magic, creating a dark, genre-crossing Argentine production with strong thriller and mystery undertones.
How long is Bruja?
Bruja has a runtime of 93 minutes, or 1 hour and 33 minutes. The film was produced in Argentina and released on September 12, 2019, with a PM16 age classification for Argentine audiences.
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What are similar movies to Bruja?
If you enjoyed Bruja, similar films worth exploring include The Blair Witch Project (1999), Night Watch (2004), The Last Witch Hunter (2015), Eye of the Devil (1966), Caveat (2021), and Soulcatcher (2025). These titles share themes of dark supernatural forces, occult mystery, and genre-blending tension.
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