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"Un cuento de pescadores" is a great folk horror film based on the creature known as "La Miringua", whose folklore has its roots in Lake Pátzcuaro in Michoacán, Mexico. Director Edgar Nito does an excellent job bringing this story to the big screen, transforming it into four different stories about the inhabitants of a fishing island on Lake Pátzcuaro who somehow find themselves connected to this mermaid-like creature. The performances are strong, with Renata Vaca, Andrés Delgado, and Ruby Vizcarra standing out as "La Miringua". The cinematography is magnificent, replete with natural lighting, silhouettes, and chiaroscuro that give a sinister atmosphere to the filming locations on the lakeshore. The underwater scenes are also noteworthy. The music composed for the film is utterly eerie and increases the tension in key scenes. The editing work manages to tell the story intensely by uniting the lives of the island's inhabitants. The special makeup effects are magnificent and realistic, and "La Miringua" is extremely chilling. Worth mentioning is the incredible scene with Renata Vaca and Ruby Vizcarra, which emulates Goya's painting of Saturn Devouring His Son. "Un cuento de pescadores" is a great folk horror production, with an addictive story.

"A Minecraft Movie" is the film based on the 2009 video game "Minecraft". The script borrows important elements from the aforementioned video game, seeking to unite the nostalgia of an '80s film with a modern one, but the result is bittersweet, a film full of ups and downs. The cast is good in their respective roles, with Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Jennifer Coolidge standing out. The director, cinematographer, editor, and musician's work is simplistic. The special effects provide a nice touch, recreating the video game's landscapes. "A Minecraft Movie" is an entertaining film, even if it is simplistic in many technical aspects.

"Drop" is a cinematic achievement, masterfully directed by Christopher Landon, who creates adrenaline-pumping suspense scenes that make you care about the characters. The script is reminiscent of 2000's classics like "Cellular" (2004) and "Red Eye" (2005), which combine to create "Drop." The cast gives great performances, with Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, Reed Diamond, Gabrielle Ryan Spring, and Jeffery Self standing out, all of whom work together to heighten the mystery and thriller. The cinematography is very good, with its chiaroscuro that creates an oppressive atmosphere. The production, led by Michael Bay, is a high point. The editing is dizzying and manages to increase the doses of suspense. "Drop" is a great thriller for 2025.