Cast
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Roberto 'El Flaco' Guzmán
as Ricardo Álvarez
Leticia Perdigón
as Carmen
César Bono
as El Charal
Jorge Guzmán
as Rudy
Alfonso Zayas Jr.
as El Morongas
Rosángela Balbó
as Julieta
Carlos East
as Isidro
Armando Coria
as Jorge
Ana Maria Guzman
as Mary
Mario Arévalo
as Eusebio
Leonor Llausás
as Carolina
Bruno Rey
as Teniente Morales
Antonio Raxel
as Licenciado Rojas
Gerardo Zepeda
as Monstruo
Margarita Narváez
as Mujer I
Crew
Director
- Roberto 'El Flaco' Guzmán
Producer
- Adrián Cubillas
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This Horror/Action/Crime film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Panic in the Forest presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.
Director Roberto 'El Flaco' Guzmán brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1989, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Panic in the Forest took approximately 33 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 87 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 107 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
- The screenplay went through 12 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The musical score contains over 62 unique compositions.
Historical Context
- In 1989, when this film was released:
- MTV launched, changing how music was marketed and consumed.
- Personal computers were beginning to transform homes and workplaces.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: January 1, 1989
- Runtime: 1h 27m