The Whisper (film)
2025 Uruguayan film
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The Whisper (Spanish: El susurro) is a 2025 horror film directed by Gustavo Hernández Ibañez and written by Juma Fodde.[1] A co-production between Uruguay and Argentina, the film stars Luciano Cáceres, Ana Clara Guanco and Marcelo Michinaux.[2][3]
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| The Whisper | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Spanish | El susurro |
| Directed by | Gustavo Hernández Ibañez |
| Written by | Juma Fodde |
| Produced by | Ignacio García Cucucovich |
| Starring | Luciano Cáceres Ana Clara Guanco Marcelo Michinaux |
| Cinematography | Santiago Guzmán |
| Edited by | Gustavo Hernández Santiago Paiz |
| Music by | Hernán González Villamil |
Production companies | Aramos Cine Estudios NonStop Machaco Films Mother Superior |
Release dates |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Countries | Uruguay Argentina |
| Languages | Spanish Uruguayan Sign Language |
The Whisper had its world premiere at the 58th Sitges Film Festival on 15 October 2025, where it competed for the Best Feature Film Award in the Secció Oficial Fantàstic a Competició.[4]
Synopsis
Siblings Lucía and Adrián, fleeing their vampire father's legacy, arrive at a secluded mansion in the woods seeking refuge. Their attempt to forget is shattered when a cat brings them a human finger, revealing a terrifying secret: their neighbors are part of a criminal network that kidnaps teenagers for snuff films.[5]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[6]
- Ana Clara Guanco as Lucía
- Luciano Cáceres as Victor
- Marcelo Michinaux as Adrian
- Darío Lima
- Horacio Camandulle
- Rasjid César
- Joro Gorfain
- Machu Gutiérrez
Release
The film premiered worldwide on October 15, 2025, at the 58th Sitges Film Festival,[7] then screened on November 2 at the 18th Mórbido Fest,[8] and on November 22 at Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre.[9]
The film was commercially released on January 22, 2026, in Uruguayan and Argentinian theaters.[10][11]
Accolades
| Award / Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitges Film Festival | 18 October 2025 | Best Feature Film | The Whisper | Nominated | [12][13] |
| Mórbido Fest | 17 November 2025 | Gold Skull | Won | [14] | |
| Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre | 30 November 2025 | Best Feature Film | Won | [15] | |
| Best Director | Gustavo Hernández Ibañez | Won |