Sebastina: The Curse


Sebastina: The Curse is a 2019 Peruvian supernatural horror film written, co-produced, co-edited and directed by Augusto Tamayo San Román. Based on the short story Mujer y Tigre from Ricardo Palma's Peruvian Traditions. The cast is made up of Silvana Cañote, Luciana Blomberg, Alicia Mercado, Andrea Luna, Paola Nanino, André Silva, Stefano Salvini, Diego Carlos Seyfarth, Gianfranco Brero and Bertha Pancorvo.

Synopsis

Nani is a 20-year-old who, along with her group of friends, visits the old house to investigate Sebastiana and the tragic story surrounding her death in the 17th century.

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:
  • Silvana Cañote as Nani
  • Luciana Blomberg as Mafe
  • Alicia Mercado as Gianni
  • Andrea Luna as Paula
  • Paola Nanino as Anto
  • André Silva as Javier Cortabrazos
  • Stefano Salvini as Carlos
  • Diego Carlos Seyfarth as Ricardo
  • Gianfranco Brero as Nani's uncle
  • Bertha Pancorvo as Teacher
  • Valentina Saba as Sebastiana
  • Katerina D'Onofrio as Nani's mom
  • Germán Gonzales as Cortabrazos Padre
  • Lula Toledo as Nana

Production

Principal photography lasted 4 weeks in Lima and Huarochirí with locations in San Juan Grande, Santiago de Surco, Cocachacra, Instituto Riva Agüero, and the University of Lima.

Release

Sebastina: The Curse premiered on October 24, 2019, in Peruvian theaters.