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The Flesh Itself
2025·1h 38m·★ 5.2
Portuguese original
Amid the Paraguayan War, three deserter soldiers seek refuge in an isolated frontier house inhabited by a rancher and a young woman. What seems like sanctuary soon reveals itself as far more horrifying than the war itself.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.
Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 38m
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Read the synopsis.
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Who's in it
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