The Old Ways
“It lives inside you.”
Synopsis
Cristina, a journalist of Mexican origin, travels to her ancestral home in Veracruz to investigate a story of sorcery and healing. There, she is kidnapped by a group of locals who claim she's the devil incarnated.
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Exclusive Clip - "You Will See"Official
Type: Clip • Published 2021-09-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Alender
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcos Gabriel
- Original Score
- Ben Lovett
- Original Title
- The Old Ways
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Soapbox Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Alender
Marcos Gabriel
Ben Lovett
Adam Lee
Matt Blundell
Christopher Alender, Scott G. Carr, Marcos Gabriel, David A. Smith, Christa Boarini
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Lovett
Original Music Composer
Christa Boarini
Producer
T. Justin Ross
Producer
David Grove Churchill Viste
Producer
Adam Lee
Director of Photography
Matt Blundell
Editor
Bryce Perrin
Production Design
Jessica Torok
Costume Design
Mallory Thompson
Stunt Coordinator
Christopher Alender
Director
Marcos Gabriel
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Ways
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What is The Old Ways about?
Cristina, a journalist of Mexican origin, travels to her ancestral home in Veracruz to investigate a story of sorcery and healing. There, she is kidnapped by a group of locals who claim she's the devil incarnated.
Who directed The Old Ways?
The Old Ways was directed by Christopher Alender.
Who stars in The Old Ways?
The principal cast of The Old Ways includes Brigitte Kali Canales, Andrea Cortés, Julian Lerma, Sal Lopez, Julia Vera.
When was The Old Ways released and how long is it?
The Old Ways was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Old Ways?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Ways was composed by Ben Lovett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Old Ways?
The Old Ways holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).