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The Pact

"Evil always reclaims its debt."

2018 1h 30m ES
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5.9
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★5.9TMDB · 99
HorrorThrillerDrama
Synopsis
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Suddenly, Clara, Mónica's daughter, falls into a deep coma. With Clara left to die, a mysterious man proposes Monica to make a pact: Clara will be saved if Mónica does something for him.

“Evil always reclaims its debt.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
David Victori
Writers
David Victori, Jordi Vallejo
Languages
Spanish
Countries
Spain

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Victori, shot by Elías M. Félix. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Miquel Coll. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Guillermo de la Cal shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Belén Rueda and Darío Grandinetti and Mireia Oriol carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Evil always reclaims its debt.".

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IMDB entry: tt7690762 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Victori directs. Elías M. Félix behind the camera. Miquel Coll scores. Guillermo de la Cal cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 8 years ago.
  • 3Directed by David Victori, shot by Elías M. Félix. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Miquel Coll. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Guillermo de la Cal shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Belén Rueda and Darío Grandinetti and Mireia Oriol carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "Evil always reclaims its debt.".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt7690762 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 99 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Elías M. Félix
Original score
Miquel Coll
Editing
Guillermo de la Cal
Production design
Patrick Salvador
Costume design
Patricia Martínez
Makeup / hair
Laura Vacas
VFX supervisor
Luis Tinoco
Sound
Albert Manera
Stunt coordinator
Sergi Subirà
Runtime
90 min · 1h 30m
Status
Released
Original language
ES
Certification (US)
PG-13

Also by

David Victori

Production companies

Who made it

  • Ikiru Films

    Ikiru Films

    ES

  • 4 Cats Pictures

    4 Cats Pictures

    ES

  • Sony Pictures International Productions

    Sony Pictures International Productions

    US

Key crew

  • Costume DesignPatricia Martínez
  • EditorGuillermo de la Cal
  • ProducerJordi Gasull
  • Makeup ArtistLaura Vacas
  • Executive ProducerDiego Suárez Chialvo
  • ProducerEdmon Roch
  • Makeup DesignerConcha Martí
  • Production ManagerVictoria Borrás
  • IdeaSalvador Victori
  • ProducerVictoria Borrás
  • Executive ProducerEdmon Roch
  • Executive ProducerJordi Gasull
  • EditorDavid Victori
  • Sound DesignerAlbert Manera
  • Sound RecordistAlbert Manera
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerMarc Orts
  • Makeup ArtistMara Collazo
  • Casting DirectorAnna González
  • Visual Effects SupervisorLuis Tinoco
  • Special EffectsLluís Rivera
  • Production ManagerElisa Sirvent
  • Unit Production ManagerEva Taboada
  • First Assistant DirectorJavier Rodriguez
  • Post Production SupervisorVíctor Martí

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • spider
  • murder
  • supernatural phenomena
  • fear of dying
  • parents and child

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2018-08-17PG-13

Also known as

International titles

  • The CovenantES
  • ПактRU

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