El Prгіfugo (2021) Apr 2026
Directed by Natalia Meta and based on the cult novel El mal menor by C.E. Feiling, (released internationally as The Intruder ) is a genre-bending Argentine psychological thriller that blurs the lines between nightmare and reality.
While some reviewers found its pacing deliberate or its ending divisive, many praised its striking visual style—dominated by primary reds and blues—and Rivas's layered, empathetic performance as a woman losing her grip on identity. The Intruder (2020) - IMDb El prГіfugo (2021)
Alongside Érica Rivas ( Wild Tales ), the film stars Nahuel Pérez Biscayart as a mysterious musician and Cecilia Roth as Inés's overbearing mother. Directed by Natalia Meta and based on the
The film centers on (played by Érica Rivas), a dubbing artist and choir singer in Buenos Aires whose life unravels after a traumatic vacation. As she struggles with insomnia and vivid nightmares, she begins to hear strange, foreign frequencies emerging from her own vocal cords during recording sessions. This auditory "intruder" forces Inés into a paranoid state where she fears figures from her dreams are attempting to escape and inhabit her body. Key Themes and Production The Intruder (2020) - IMDb Alongside Érica Rivas
As a dubbing artist, Inés’s profession is central to the plot. Critics have highlighted the film's exceptional sound engineering, which mirrors her psychological fragmentation.
The film is described as a "psycho-sexual fantastic thriller" that blends elements of giallo-inspired horror , dark comedy, and magical realism.