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Rosario director Felipe Vargas wanted to accurately portray the Palo Mayombe on screen. But he did draw the line at using actual human remains in the movie (good call!). Vargas’ feature directorial debut follows Wall Street stockbroker, Rosario Fuentes (Emeraude Toubia), as she returns to her grandmother’s apartment following a sudden death. While sorting through her Grandmother’s belongings, Rosario uncovers a horrifying secret—a hidden chamber filled with occult artifacts tied to dark generational rituals.
As supernatural occurrences plague her, Rosario must confront her family’s buried secrets and face the truth about the sacrifices and choices they made. The horror ramps up within the claustrophobic confines of Abuela’s apartment with incredible FX and creature designs that will likely have you checking under your bed tonight.
This supernatural horror deals with the concept of grappling with identity just as much as it immerses us in the world of possession and religious horror. Rosario (or Rose as she prefers to be called) is of two worlds. The world of her grandmother from whence she came, and the big job in the big city world she currently lives in. The experience is a familiar one for many. The sense of being more than what can be contained in a singular label. But there is a strength in being one being made of so many things. Embracing our ancestry within the modern world, and existing as an entity made up of both old and new.
Rosario director Felipe Vargas and star Emeraude Toubia join us to chat about their new supernatural horror, and fill us in on what it’s like wrangling worms and chanting ancient rituals. Watch our full Rosario interview below.
Rosario is now playing in theaters.
