The Trace We Leave Behind
Scary Movies XI
August 17 - 23, 2018
A doctor is drawn into a nightmarish world after a little girl disappears without a trace in this feature debut by J.C. Feyer, relentless in both its dedication to scaring the pants off the audience and to shining a light on Brazil’s social unrest.
João (a commanding Rafael Cardoso) is a doctor coordinating the removal of patients from a Rio de Janeiro public hospital that, despite harsh protests from the community, is scheduled to close due to Brazil’s recession. On the night of the transfer, a 10-year-old girl disappears without a trace and João must find her, even if just to prove to his pregnant wife Leila (Leandra Leal) that he can be a dependable father. The more he searches, the deeper he is drawn into a world he wishes he never entered. Long-kept secrets are unearthed and João struggles against the darkness that is closing in around him. Is the hospital haunted? Is he losing his mind? The feature debut by J.C. Feyer—a strong case for the resurgence of Brazilian horror—is relentless in both its dedication to scaring the pants off the audience and to shining a light on the country’s social unrest. North American Premiere
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