Grief Becomes Horror in First Look at Psychological Thriller Anima

Odette Annable descends into grief-fueled madness in Andrés Beltrán’s upcoming thriller Anima.

First Look: Odette Annable and Tony Revolori Headline Grief-Driven Psychological Horror Anima

Filming Underway in Colombia with First Set Images Released

There’s something brewing in Bogotá, and it’s not just the coffee. Filming is now underway on Anima, a psychological horror feature from director Andrés Beltrán (Tarumama, MalaYerba), and the first images from the set promise a project soaked in dread, grief, and unsettling beauty.

Leading the cast is Odette Annable (Cloverfield, Supergirl), starring as Helena, a forensic medical investigator caught in an emotional free fall following the tragic death of her husband Richard, played by Narcos: Mexico’s Andres Londono. But Helena’s sorrow takes a sharp, disturbing turn when a new case arrives on her table—one that she becomes convinced holds the key to bringing Richard back. As her obsession deepens, she crosses lines that can’t be uncrossed, spiraling into supernatural territory with devastating consequences.

Also joining the cast is Allegra Leguizamo (Tin Soldier), portraying Helena’s daughter Julia, alongside genre veteran Julio Cesar Cedillo (Sicario, Narcos: Mexico) and Tony Revolori (Scream VI, The Grand Budapest Hotel), who plays Pablo—a mysterious figure tied to Helena’s unraveling reality.

The film is produced by Jason Cherubini, Roberto Urbina, and Martin Ramos of Cinestesia Films, with executive producers John Harris, J. Todd Harris, Marc Marcum, and Thomas Pettinelli. Partial funding comes from Notorious Productions Film Fund, known for backing prestige indies with global reach.

Director Andrés Beltrán describes Anima as “a deeply emotional and unsettling story—about grief, denial, and the terrifying cost of refusing to let go.” Producer Jason Cherubini adds, “With this cast and Andrés at the helm, we’re building something haunting and memorable.”

Production continues throughout July in Bogotá, with post-production set to span both Colombia and the U.S. A 2026 release is the target, and if these first glimpses are any indication, Anima may be one of the most emotionally grounded—and spiritually harrowing—horror films on the horizon.

Stay tuned to The Final Cut and @HMUNCUT for updates as this one develops.