Gambling with the Devil
Apostando con el diablo
Synopsis
Dori is a retiree who spends her days drinking mate and playing lottery with Claudia, the woman who helps her clean her house. One day, she is unpleasantly surprised to learn that her neighbor Alicia has suddenly died. Overwhelmed by financial problems, Claudia tells Dori about Necromancy, the ritual by which one can consult the dead about the future. Dori agrees to this practice, thinking that her financial problems will soon be solved. But what she doesn't know is that desecrating the sleep of the dead can have terrifying consequences.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre
Festival / Special Debut
October 14, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 4, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernesto Aguilar
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernesto Aguilar
- Original Title
- Apostando con el diablo
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Margen Cine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernesto Aguilar
Ernesto Aguilar
Santiago Sanchez Tomich
Juan Martín Staffa
Department Leadership Roster
Ernesto Aguilar
Director
Juan Martín Staffa
Producer
Santiago Sanchez Tomich
Director of Photography
Ernesto Aguilar
Writer
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What is Gambling with the Devil about?
Dori is a retiree who spends her days drinking mate and playing lottery with Claudia, the woman who helps her clean her house. One day, she is unpleasantly surprised to learn that her neighbor Alicia has suddenly died. Overwhelmed by financial problems, Claudia tells Dori about Necromancy, the ritual by which one can consult the dead about the future. Dori agrees to this practice, thinking that her financial problems will soon be solved. But what she doesn't know is that desecrating the sleep of the dead can have terrifying consequences.
Who directed Gambling with the Devil?
Gambling with the Devil was directed by Ernesto Aguilar.
Who stars in Gambling with the Devil?
The principal cast of Gambling with the Devil includes Virginia Lombardo, Belén Gutiérrez, Emiliano Díaz, Mónica Divella, Ernesto Aguilar.
When was Gambling with the Devil released and how long is it?
Gambling with the Devil was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.