The Old Ways Movie (2021): Where to watch and stream online

The Old Ways

2021, Movie, 1h 30min

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.

Country: United States

Director:

Cast:

Brigitte Kali Canales

Reviews

Critic Richard Whittaker

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...[an] inventive riff on the old exorcism flick, but with a whole bunch of new twists.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Roger Moore

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...an intriguing Mexican twist on the exorcism thriller.

Read full review at Movie Nation

Critic Jk Sooja

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...a refreshingly simple and taut take on the exorcism horror genre.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Critic Alix Turner

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The Old Ways is a very well-made film, written with understanding and presented with care. It’s creepy, gruesome in parts, has an intriguing story and fascinating basis in lore.

Read full review at Ready Steady Cut

Frequently asked questions

What is The Old Ways about? Toggle content

In the remote town of Veracruz Mexico, Cristina returns to her hometown for a journalism story about tribal culture. She's kidnapped by locals who believe she's possessed by a demon. As she struggles to escape, strange occurrences lead her to believe that the demon is real. Cristina must confront her dark past and take on the role of a bruja to defeat the demon with the help of Luz before it's too late.

Where can I stream The Old Ways? Toggle content

You can stream The Old Ways on: Netflix

What movies are similar to The Old Ways? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Old Ways include Nosferatu, Death of a Unicorn, The Ugly Stepsister, Dune: Part One, The Watchers, The Craft: Legacy.