The Instinct (film)
2024 Spanish film
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The Instinct (Spanish: El instinto)[1] is a 2024 Spanish psychological thriller film written and directed by Juan Albarracín in his directorial debut feature. It stars Javier Pereira, Fernando Cayo, and Eva Llorach.
- Juan Poveda
- José Egea
- Dany Campos
- Iván Emery
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| Spanish | El instinto |
| Directed by | Juan Albarracín |
| Written by | Juan Albarracín |
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| Cinematography | Iván Emery Arnáiz |
| Edited by | Álvaro Delgado |
| Music by | Pablo Serrano |
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| Distributed by | Barton Films |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
After Sonia warns agoraphobic architect Abel that his career is imperiled, Abel accepts to receive an alternative treatment by dog trainer Jose.[2]
Cast
- Javier Pereira as Abel[3]
- Fernando Cayo as José[3]
- Eva Llorach as Sonia[3]
- Rocío Bernal as Elisa[3]
- Pepe Villena as padre de Abel ('Abel's father')[3]
- Silvia Conesa as la madre[3] ('the mother')
- Nicolás Edo as Abel[3] (child)
Production
The Instinct was produced by Twin Freaks Studio, Horizon Media, Pópulos Films, and Trilita Films, and it had the participation of La 7.[4] Shooting locations in the Region of Murcia included Molina de Segura, Bullas, La Hoya (Lorca) La Galera Beach (Águilas).[4]
The film had a budget of around €398,000 and was partially financed by crowdfunding.[5]
Release
The film was slated to have its world premiere at the 26th Abycine Independent Film Festival in October 2024.[6] It also made it to the slate of the Ramaskrik filmfestival,[4] and the 22nd Alicante Film Festival.[7] Distributed by Barton Films,[8] it is expected to be released theatrically on 16 May 2025.[9]
Reception
Raquel Hernández Luján of HobbyConsolas gave the film 60 points ('acceptable'), deeming it to be a "dark and twisted minimalist single-location thriller".[10]
Carmen L. Lobo of La Razón rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, declaring it "an unsettling, very disturbing debut featuring two fully committed actors".[11]