Alicia!

About This Movie

Alicia! is really something else. At its core, it’s a raw exploration of desperation and the lengths a parent will go to for their child. The pacing has a relentless urgency that keeps you on edge, almost like you’re running right alongside the father. It builds this tension through the atmosphere of the forest, which feels both familiar and disorienting—like it’s an extension of the father’s fear. The performances are quite gripping; you can feel the anguish and determination radiating off the protagonist. There's a minimalism to the practical effects that works surprisingly well, enhancing the realism rather than overwhelming the narrative. For a drama-thriller, it’s distinct in how it marries emotional depth with a palpable sense of dread.

Intense father-daughter relationshipStrong sense of urgencyAtmospheric forest setting adds tension