Reincarne: Brazilian supernatural horror takes risks

Horror and suspense productions are not common in Brazilian audiovisual, and that is exactly what makes ReincarnateGloboplay’s new series, stands out in streaming. With a dark and mysterious atmosphere, the series balances scenes of tension, ethical dilemmas and even a touch of romance. But will it hold the audience over the nine episodes?

A delegate up to the suspense

The narrative revolves around the doctor Feliciano (Enrique Diaz), obsessed with saving his wife Cássia (Simone Spoladore) from a serious illness. His determination goes beyond ethical limits and the consequences of his choices prove to be heavier than he imagined.

Meanwhile, police chief Bárbara Lopes (Taís Araújo) investigates brutal murders in a city in Goiás. Her skeptical gaze is confronted by supernatural experiences that challenge everything she believed. I confess that Taís’ presence gives enormous strength to the plot: generous and intense, she manages to balance action, emotion and tension, without losing the character’s humanity.

The whimsy on screen

The series also stands out for its direction and cinematography. Every frame, every shadow and camera movement creates total immersion, transporting the audience into the story. The artistic direction manages to create an engaging atmosphere without having to resort to the North American clichés of the genre – no animals jumping on the screen without warning here. It’s bold, it’s Brazilian and it works. The production manages to balance the suspense with the emotional density of the plot.

National terror can be smart

If you like series that challenge, provoke and still manage to keep you captivated from beginning to end, Reincarnate It’s a great choice. Between mystery, moral dilemmas and chilling moments, the production shows that national horror can be intelligent, daring and exciting at the same time. It’s worth giving play and keep the story in your head even after the last episode.

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Jessica Batista

Jéssica Batista is a journalist in training at the Universidade Cidade de São Paulo. Passionate about series, cinema and telling good stories, in AnaMaria, she writes about behavior, personal finances and current affairs.