Anselmo

About This Movie

Anselmo is a curious little thriller that really leans into the oddities of its titular character. The pacing feels deliberate, almost like the brush strokes on a canvas, inviting you to linger in the unsettling atmosphere. Anselmo, this eccentric fellow, hires artists to capture his likeness every twelve years, and there’s something deeply unsettling about that ritual. Pablo, the artist this time around, slowly unravels layers of mystery tied to Anselmo's past portraits. The performances are engaging, especially as Pablo’s suspicions grow, creating this tension that keeps you guessing. It’s the understated way it builds dread that makes it distinctive. Plus, the practical effects used in the portraits lend a unique tactile quality that enhances the film’s eerie visual style.

Unique narrative structureStrong character studyInteresting use of practical effects