This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Suspiria Vilchez) is limited to 1,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Established in 2000 and based in New York City, IFC Films is a leading U.S. distributor of independent film. Its unique distribution model makes independent films available to a national audience by releasing them in theaters as well as on VOD. Partnered with OCN Distribution, IFC will release new titles on home video and revisit past favorites in brand new editions, with many making their HD physical media debuts.
A family drama morphs into a potent, disturbing vision of horror in this shocking, bloody and deeply moving first feature. When its patriarch drops dead in the street, a devastated Mexican clan turns to the eldest son to provide for it — by hunting human flesh. Bound together by a terrible secret and monstrous appetites, the family can only survive if he finds a way to continue their mysterious cannibalistic rituals.
directed by: Jorge Michel Grau
starring: Francisco Barreiro, Paulina Gaitan, Alan Chávez, Carmen Beato, Adrián Aguirre
2010 / 90 min / 2.35:1 / Spanish DTS-HD MA 5.1
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Overall rating: 4.4390244 / 5 from 41 reviews.
We Are What We Are is a limited edition slipcover for a horror film, praised for its captivating atmosphere and fantastic packaging. The film, directed by Jorge Michel Grau, is a shocking and bloody family drama that has received positive feedback for its quality and originality.
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"I have always wanted this one on bluray and the Quality of this Release can not be overlooked. If you haven't seen this familiar drama about Cannibalism and patriarchy, you are doing yourself a disfavor. Brutal, shocking and charming and funny. I began to care about people who would eat me and their plight. If you've only seen the American Remake, do not sleep on this one. Its completely different"
"Entertaining horror about a family of cannibals. A little bit reminiscent of Texas chainsaw massacre or the hills have eyes but with a touch more drama. Comes with a handful of extra features and nifty artwork on the slipcover and sleeve."
"We Are What We Are is a tense and haunting Mexican horror film that follows a family hiding a dark, ritualistic secret after the death of their patriarch. The film’s slow-burn approach and eerie atmosphere create a lingering sense of dread, while the performances make the family’s twisted traditions feel disturbingly real. It’s unsettling and beautifully shot, perfect for viewers who appreciate horror that builds tension through mood and character rather than jump scares."
"Jorge Michel Grau's 'We Are What Are' (2010) is a blood-soaked nightmare that leaves an acidic taste in your mouth. A brutal look at corruption on every level in Mexican society, the movie follows a poor family of cannibals who just lost their patriarch, and must soon figure who will lead and continue their ritualistic tradition of kidnapping people and eating them for dinner. What we see is how corruption begins at the top and spirals down to the very bottom. The family's tradition is hit-you-in-the-face symbolism for how desperate we get, struggling to pay bills, or figure out where your next meal comes from. And who do they kidnap? Street kids, prostitutes, and LGBTQ. They are blinded by their anger for being poor, but they themselves look down others who do not fit the traditional values and behaviors that are, unfortunately, still very much ingrained in Mexican society. Ultra machismo; the patriarchy always leads and makes the decisions; the role of women relegated to the kitchen and keeping the home intact; and deeming homosexuality to be deviant, perverting your soul (if you are gay, you do not contribute because you don't have kids). This movie has some intense, disturbing scenes, which are balanced with moments of sad and heated drama. As long as the old guard remains, we are what we are."
"So glad I was able to grab the slip cover for this one. So cool!"
"Loved it! Grotesque and dark. It makes for a great double feature with the American remake. Both films have their own vibe."
"I liked this movie when it first came out. Glad to see Mexico can still make some entertaining genre stuff. Finally available in HD."
"So it's a drama, decent coming of age flick with horror elements. It doesn't quite hit the mark that it wants to, but it's decent - worth watching. Great artwork for the slip. Slip might be overselling the movie - but that's okay."
"Having enjoyed Jim Mickle's 2013 adaptation of We Are What We Are (and having no idea it was an adaptation), I rolled the dice on a blind buy. I was stunned by its relentless darkness and brutality and I mean that as praise. The patriarchal and socioeconomic structures of Mexican society (and an unexpected splash of queerness) added some fascinating layers. Transfer-wise the feature looks as good as expected. I also did something I rarely do after the credits rolled: I played the feature again with the audio commentary with no regrets. Add to that a making of feature and an insightful printed essay by a knows author and I feel (pardon the expression) perfectly sated."
"Decent remake of the original with some great special features a great artwork and packaging decent release if you are a fan"
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