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A Yard of Jackals

2025Movie1 h 48 min

71
GoodGoodWatch score
71
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

In the winter of 1978, under Chile’s dictatorship in Santiago, disabled architectural model maker Raúl Peralta leads a quiet life caring for his ailing mother. His routine is shattered by the arrival of new neighbors whose sinister activities seem to hide dark secrets.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Diego Figueroa
Written by
Diego Figueroa
Produced by
Alejandro Ugarte

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Facts

January 23, 2025 · 1 h 48 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 23, 2025
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Chile
Available in
7 countries

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Questions about A Yard of Jackals

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Yard of Jackals worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.2).

Will A Yard of Jackals scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for tension and 7 for uncanny, but 5 for scares.

Will I feel good after watching A Yard of Jackals?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is A Yard of Jackals in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.