Jayro Bustamante's Dark Fantasy "Rita" heads to Shudder this November

Shudder continues to roll out exciting news with the announcement that Jayro Bustamante’s dark fantasy Rita will be streaming on their platform next month. This marks the first co-production between Hollywood and Guatemala City, and the film recently won Best Cinematography at Fantasia. Rita is based on a true story about a young girl sent to an orphanage, where she is believed to be the prophesied angel destined to save them. Don’t miss the stunning trailer, and look for Rita on Shudder starting November 22.

While fleeing a neglectful household, thirteen-year-old Rita is placed in an oppressive state-run orphanage. Rita’s arrival provides a glimmer of hope to the girls inside, who share a prophecy that an angel will appear to release them. Encouraged by one another, the girls plan an escape to claim their freedom and expose the orphanage’s abuses of power. Based on the true story behind one of Guatemala’s most harrowing tragedies, RITA shines a light on the brave orphans whose fight for survival inspired a nationwide outcry for justice and reform.

Writer and Director: Jayro Bustamante

Executive Producers: Ricardo Costianovsky, Tomás Darcyl, Matt Brodlie, Jonathan Kier, Davis Guggenheim

Producers: Jonathan King, Gustavo Matheu, Jayro Bustamante

Cast: Giuliana Santa Cruz, Alejandra Vasquez, Ángela Quevedo, Isabel Aldana, Sabrina De La Hoz, Margarita Kénefic and Maria Telón