If you thought horror movies couldn’t surprise you anymore, think again. The 2022 Mexican film Huesera: The Bone Woman has left viewers stunned, shaken, and gasping for air. Directed by Michelle Garza Cervera in her chilling debut, this movie isn’t just another jump-scare fest—it’s a deeply unsettling dive into the nightmares of motherhood, dark magic, and the terrifying unknown.
The story centers on Valeria, played by the incredibly talented Natalia Solián. For years, Valeria has dreamed of becoming a mother. But when her wish finally comes true, it quickly turns into a horrifying ordeal. A supernatural curse begins to unravel her life, plunging her into a shadowy world of spine-tingling terror.
The trailer offers a glimpse of the tension. Valeria beams about her pregnancy, only for an older woman to ominously remark, “Funny, you’re not a kid person.” Then come the unsettling habits—constant back and finger-cracking—that make even the audience wince. A warning follows: “Valeria, stop cracking your fingers. They’ll end up all crooked.”
Huesera: The Bone Woman (2022)
— Ari (@GhostlyAwi) March 26, 2023
A movie I absolutely love for what it's saying and how it communicates it, I can't watch this ever again though, holy fuck at times I felt like I couldn't breathe… I feel like my hair's gone gray just from watching this. 7.0 pic.twitter.com/mvvOzzhKdt
As the curse tightens its grip, Valeria hears haunting words that chill to the bone: “When you become a mother, you feel like you are split in two. And wait for labor time. You literally feel like your bones are breaking.”
Huesera: The Bone Woman was SO GOOD. The sound design? Haunting. There’s especially one night scene I won’t be forgetting thanks for that.
— Bee 🐝 (@abagofangrybees) March 14, 2023
Unsurprisingly, this film has sparked a wave of intense reactions online. One viewer confessed, “I felt like I couldn’t breathe while watching this. It’s stunning, but I’m never watching it again.” Another called it “a brilliant debut” and praised Solián’s performance as “deeply unsettling and unforgettable.”
Being pregnant is truly frightening and horrific. HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN takes this idea to its most (un)natural conclusion, to wonderfully gruesome and thought-provoking effect. My review for @vaguevisages:https://t.co/hBdMfmm0Wa @PromoteHorror @mgarzacervera #Huesera #horror pic.twitter.com/aXYoZFnkHB
— 🎃 Spooky Joey Keogh 🎃 (@JoeyLDG) March 6, 2023
The sound design alone is earning rave reviews, with one fan singling out a specific night scene as “haunting” and impossible to forget. Another viewer summed it up perfectly: “Being pregnant is already frightening. Huesera takes it to its most gruesome and thought-provoking extreme.”
Finally got my hands on Huesera: The Bone Woman. That movie is pure anxiety, I can't take it lmao
— Landon Plumley (@PandaMasterCC) March 9, 2023
Released in U.S. theaters in February (2023), the film boasts an impressive 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, proving its ability to captivate both critics and audiences. Alongside Solián, the cast includes Alfonso Dosal as her husband and Aída López as her mother, further adding depth to this spine-chilling story.
So, if you’re a fan of horror that sticks with you long after the credits roll, Huesera: The Bone Woman might be your next must-watch. Just be prepared to crack your knuckles—and maybe take a deep breath—before pressing play.
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