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The Book of Stone

1969 · 100 min Horror Thriller
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

Julia, a governess, comes to work for a bourgeois family that lives in a forested property they have recently bought. Julia is to take care of a little girl named Silvia, whose unusual demeanor may find its roots in the family garden.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title El libro de piedra
Year 1969
Country Mexico
Genre Horror, Thriller
Director Carlos Enrique Taboada
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (85 votes)

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The film operates honestly within the horror genre: doesn't rush to frighten, lets the space breathe with anxiety. It's about the feeling of wrongness — slow, but relentless.

The film doesn't rush. That's its greatest strength and greatest risk: if you're not ready for slow horror — it will exhaust you. If you are — it won't let go.

For viewers who need sustained tension, not just a collection of scary moments.

Director: Carlos Enrique Taboada

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night, alone or with someone who won't be ashamed to admit they're scared. Lights off.

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