Matías returns to his hometown after his father's death. In the empty house, he discovers old VHS tapes his father recorded in his final years. The footage shows strange rituals, nocturnal vigils, and a woman named Cata. The more Matías watches, the clearer it becomes: his father wasn't just documenting reality but trying to hold onto something slipping away. This 2025 drama-thriller transforms a family story into horror about how the past infiltrates the present. Each tape becomes a portal to a world where grief intertwines with the paranormal, and investigation turns into an encounter with ghosts refusing to remain memories.
| Original Title | Mientras Cata no está |
| Year | 2025 |
| Country | Argentina |
| Genre | Drama, Thriller, Horror |
| Director | Martín Daghero |
| Runtime | 6 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 10.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The director builds tension through contrast between digital clarity of the present and grainy VHS archive aesthetics. The camera follows the character like a shadow, maintaining distance even in most intimate moments.
Those who appreciate slow-burn narratives will find themselves unraveling a labyrinth of family secrets where every plot turn casts new shadows. A quiet gem for viewers who value atmospheric dread over graphic payoffs. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Martín Daghero
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