Apps (stylized APPS) is a 2021 anthology horror fantasy film directed by Lucio A. Rojas, Sandra Arriagada, José Miguel Zúñiga, Camilo León and Samot Márquez.[1][2] An international co-production of Chile and Argentina, the film consists of five short stories, each of which involves a mobile app.[1][3]

Apps
Directed by
  • Lucio A. Rojas ("Edén")
  • Sandra Arriagada ("OnFire")
  • José Miguel Zúñiga ("Manada")
  • Camilo León ("Frequency")
  • Samot Márquez
Written by
  • Sandra Arriagada
  • Diego Ayala
  • Camilo León
  • Lucio A. Rojas
  • José Miguel Zúñiga
Starring
  • Tutú Vidaurre
  • Clara Kovacic
  • Fernanda Finterbusch
  • León Arriagada
  • Néstor Cantillana
  • Nicolás Durán
  • Ignacia Uribe
Production
companies
  • Fascinante Films
  • Mastodonte
  • Femtastica Films
  • Pragma Films
Release date
  • 10 July 2021 (2021-07-10) (BIFAN)
Countries
  • Chile
  • Argentina
LanguageSpanish

Apps was selected in the "Coming Soon" section of the Sitges Film Festival in 2020.[4] The film premiered at the 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea in July 2021.[1][2][5]

Synopsis

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The film comprises five stories where a mobile application leads to mystery and horror. In one story, a young woman falls prey to a group of perverts who belong to a sinister network that streams live content online. In another, a voyeur uncovers dark secrets about her neighbors that she wishes she had never known. The third story follows a young woman who uses a mysterious dating app. In the fourth, a group of friends on their way to a cabin stumble upon a sinister occult sect operating behind a seemingly legitimate business. Finally, a boy, manipulated by his father into online dating, discovers an immense power to defend himself.

Cast

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  • Ximena del solar as Bruja (Segment Eden)[6][7]
  • Daniel Antivilo as Brujo ( Segment Eden)
  • Nicolas Duran as Matias ( Segment Eden)
  • Tutu Vidarre as Andrea ( Segment Eden)
  • Felipe Rios as Policia ( Segment Eden)

References

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  1. ^ a b c Mack, Andrew (15 June 2021). "APPS Official Teaser: Horror/Fantasy Anthology to Have its World Premiere at BIFAN". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b Borders, Meredith (15 June 2021). "See The Trailer, Poster And Stills For Chilean-Argentine Horror Anthology APPS!". Fangoria. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  3. ^ Lang, Jamie (6 November 2020). "Ventana Sur's Blood Window Announces 2020 Works in Progress, International Projects (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  4. ^ Mack, Andrew (14 September 2020). "Sitges 2020: Chilean Horror Anthology APPS Chosen For Festival's 'Coming Soon' Section". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Apps". Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2 August 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  6. ^ roxannayepez (2021-04-17). "ENTREVISTA CON XIMENA DEL SOLAR". Roxanna Yépez «La dama del Terror» (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  7. ^ Ximena del Solar: La reina chilena del cine horror, retrieved 2023-02-27
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