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Shaman

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A missionary family travels to rural Ecuador to convert the indigenous population. All is going well until their son ventures into a forbidden local cave and comes back with a demonic spirit in tow. Candice (Sarah Canning) believes that an exorcism in the Catholic tradition will free her boy from the evil bonds that bind him. The local shamans know that this spirit is older than her religion and must be dealt with or the demon will take them all.
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Sergio Burstein Los Angeles Times Aug 11, 2025
Although not fully developed, the spiritual disagreements between the two sides are one of the most interesting aspects of Shaman. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Aug 6, 2025
3/4
Director Antonio Negret’s affecting horror movie comes with a blistering message about the soul-crushing corruption of unwanted Christian conversion and packs a punch as controlling mom Candice. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Oct 21, 2025
3/5
“Shaman” manages to get under your skin just enough to be effective. And familiar possession tropes aside, the film does things with its unique setting to give the story its own distinct identity. Go to Full Review Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers Sep 24, 2025
There is ambition and imagination behind “Shaman,” but just as it gets interesting it seems to go off the rails. Go to Full Review Alan Zilberman Spectrum Culture Aug 19, 2025
2/5
The cumulative sense is that a better horror movie would find ways to needle its characters, making a real mockery of their devotion and faith. In that sense, Shaman unfolds with all the terror of a Sunday school lesson. Go to Full Review Alise Chaffins MacGuffin or Meaning (Substack) Aug 18, 2025
3.5/5
Shaman is a fascinating blend of stories we have heard time and again, mixed with an insightful story about colonization and religious supremacy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Oct 9, 2026 A Great Possession Movie!!!! See more Jamie W. @winenanator May 25, 2026 Great possession movie … See more D L. @RT38850894 Apr 19, 2026 So incredibly boring and bland. See more David P @RT15978743 Nov 8, 2025 Excelente película, muestra una mirada interesante de las culturas locales. See more Claudio C @Claudio666 Nov 5, 2025 Shaman (2025) The Story is not Good (12,039 – 04 Nov 2025 – by Claudio Carvalho) The Christian missionaries Candice (Sara Canning) and Joel (Daniel Gillies) and their son Elliot (Jett Klyne) live in a remote Indian village in Ecuador converting the residents into the Christianism. One day, Elliot is playing with his airplane with two local boys, and the airplane falls into a cave. The boys tell him that he must not enter the forbidden cave, but Elliot goes there and finds his airplane but loses his watch. Soon he becomes ill and changes his behavior towards his parents. The alcoholic Father Meyer (Alejandro Fajardo), who was a medical doctor in the past, visits the family and soon, together with Candice, they realize that Elliot needs an exorcism. But the local Shaman (Humberto Morales) says that the evil spirit that possessed Elliot will not leave him. “Shaman” (2025) is another movie of possession and exorcism in the interior of Ecuador. Unfortunately, the story is not good, especially the conclusion. I am not a religious man, but recognize that Christian people, especially those with missionary work, would never sacrifice a boy to save their son back. Therefore, the conclusion is totally disappointing. My vote is four. Title (Brazil): Not Available My Blog: https://maniacosporfilme.wordpress.com/ See more Ashley M @RT22661188 Sep 26, 2025 Cool subversion of the classic exorcism story. Left me freaked out and disturbed. See more Read all reviews
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Antonio Negret

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Sara Canning

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Daniel Gillies

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Jett Klyne

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Humberto Morales

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Daniel Negret

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Synopsis A missionary family travels to rural Ecuador to convert the indigenous population. All is going well until their son ventures into a forbidden local cave and comes back with a demonic spirit in tow. Candice (Sarah Canning) believes that an exorcism in the Catholic tradition will free her boy from the evil bonds that bind him. The local shamans know that this spirit is older than her religion and must be dealt with or the demon will take them all.
Director
Antonio Negret
Producer
Antonio Negret, Daniel Negret, Luiza Ricupero, María de Los Ángeles Palacios
Screenwriter
Daniel Negret
Distributor
Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co
Macumba Films
Rating
R (Violent Content/Bloody Images|Some Sexual Content|Brief Drug Material)
Genre
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 8, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 8, 2025
Runtime
1h 38m
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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