The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)
movie

Released February 15, 2025
Overview
In mid-90s Mexico City, five young siblings are left in the care of their grandmother after their parents suddenly disappear. As they fight to survive, the line between reality and something darker starts to blur. The grandmother, haunted by eerie visions and deepening fears, becomes more distant, while the children’s grip on reality begins to unravel. After a clash with their neighbors, the siblings withdraw even further into isolation, cutting themselves off from the outside world.
Runtime
1h 37m
Budget
$800,000
Origin Country
Mexico
Original Language
Spanish
Original Title
El diablo fuma (y guarda las cabezas de los cerillos quemados en la misma caja)
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Mexico
Spoken Languages
- Español (Spanish)
Production Companies
Mandarina Cine
Mexico
Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Mexico
Fomento al Cine Mexicano (FOCINE)
Mexico
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EFICINE 189
Mexico