Do Not Enter (2024 film)

Do Not Enter
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHugo Cardozo
Written byHugo Cardozo
Produced byRené Ruíz Díaz
Guido Rud
Hugo Cardozo
StarringLucas Caballero
Pablo Martínez
CinematographyEdgar Cardozo
Edited byEdgar Cardozo
Bryan Cardozo
Hugo Cardozo
Music byHugo Cardozo
Production
companies
Urban Achievers
FilmSharks
HJ Producciones
Distributed byEl Cuervo Filmes
Release dates
  • May 15, 2024 (2024-05-15) (Cannes)
  • August 15, 2024 (2024-08-15) (Paraguay)
Running time
104 minutes
CountriesParaguay
Argentina
LanguageSpanish

Do Not Enter (Spanish: No entres) is a 2024 Paraguayan-Argentine horror thriller film written, filmed, co-edited, co-scored, co-produced and directed by Hugo Cardozo.[1] Starring Lucas Caballero and Pablo Martínez who play two fame-hungry YouTubers who are trapped in a dark and gloomy environment when they enter a mysterious house.[2] The rest of the cast is completed by Rafael Alfaro, Lara Chamorro, Andy Romero, Mario González Martí, Ariel Delgadillo and Lia Love.[3]

Do Not Enter had its world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on 15 May 2024 at the 2nd Fantastic Pavilion Gala.[4]

Synopsis

After causing a great impact with fake captures of paranormal images in an abandoned mansion, two young YouTubers return to the place (at the request of their followers) to investigate further and discover the terrifying past of its former owners. Trapped in a dimension of torture and death, they fight to escape the dark energy that hides within the walls of the mysterious house.[5]

Cast

  • Pablo Martínez as Cristian[6]
  • Lucas Caballero as Aldo[6]
  • Rafael Alfaro
  • Lara Chamorro
  • Andy Romero
  • Mario González Martí
  • Ariel Delgadillo
  • Lia Love

Production

Principal photography took place in Altos and San Bernardino, Paraguay in 2022.[7]

Release

It had its world premiere on May 15, 2024, at the 77th Cannes Film Festival[8] then was commercially released on August 15, 2024, in Paraguayan theaters.[9] The film will be screened on October 5, 2024, at the 29th Busan International Film Festival as part of the Midnight Passion section.[10] International distribution rights were sold to Busch Media for Germany, Austria and Switzerland; PlayArte for Brazil; Nos Lusomundo for Portugal; and Corazón Films for Mexico.[11]

References

  1. ^ Alonso, Maripili. "No entres, una producción nacional que logra su objetivo de asustar y entretener". ABC Color (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  2. ^ Moyano, Hernán (2024-07-16). "No entres la aterradora película del director de Morgue". Cine de Género Latinoamericano (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  3. ^ "No entres: Película paraguaya de terror alista su estreno". Diario HOY (in Spanish). 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  4. ^ Balaga, Marta (2024-05-06). "Cannes' Fantastic Pavilion Gala Screenings Feature a Woman Who Will 'Crash and Burn Cannes' and 'Bastard Offspring of 'The Sound of Music (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  5. ^ "No entres se estrena en Cannes y abrirá sección Fantastic Pavilion". La Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  6. ^ a b "Avant premier de "No entres", el esperado filme nacional de terror". La Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  7. ^ "No entres, la película de terror paraguaya que sorprende en el festival de Cannes". GENTE Online (in Spanish). 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  8. ^ Martínez, Mavi. "La película paraguaya "No Entres" se proyectará en la sección "Fantastic Pavilion" del Festival de Cannes". ABC Color (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  9. ^ "No entres, la película paraguaya, llega mañana a los cines con una combinación de humor, terror y suspenso". ABC Color (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  10. ^ "Do Not Enter". Busan International Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  11. ^ de la Fuente, Anna (2024-09-04). "FilmSharks Clinches Theatrical Deals for Hugo J. Cardozo's 'Do Not Enter,' Bows International Trailer Ahead of Busan Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-12.