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Director Gustavo Hernández Unpacks AFM Sales Hit ‘The Whisper,’ From the Producers of ‘When Evil Lurks,’ ‘Lobo Feroz’

The Whisper has secured international sales across Germany, the U.S., South Korea, and Poland, boosting Latin American horror exposure.
The project is a joint production with Latido Films, Non-Stop Studio, and Machaco Films, aiming to broaden Latin American genre reach.
The Whisper won multiple Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre awards, signaling strong critical reception in Latin America.
Producers highlighted the film’s high production values as key to attracting international buyers.
The Whisper blends folk horror, supernatural elements, and family drama to tell a coming-of-age story.
Gustavo Hernández describes the film’s central theme as the sibling relationship and inherited violence.
Ignacio Cucucovich says international sales helped raise production levels, enabling wider distribution.
The Whisper is positioned as a flagship title for a growing Latin American horror ecosystem seeking competition with Hollywood.
Latino producers anticipate expanding co-productions and distribution to streamers worldwide.
The film’s team includes Mater Superior, Non-Stop Studio, Latido Films, and Machaco Films.

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