Rosario

Toubia fights hard and gets in some solid scenes that could’ve been worked out on another director’s remix. “Rosario” is worth seeing for her and is otherwise mired in pretty good problems to have.

Not even the cultural specificity or inspired creature work can distract from the familiar possession horror trappings here, but it’s also an inoffensive horror effort all around.

Toubia should be commended not only for her acting abilities, but for meeting all the physical demands placed on her as she tangles with demons. Vargas is an exciting new voice in horror.

Toubia’s mix of fear and plucky determination is perfectly modulated. Sometimes she’s funny, sometimes she’s serious.

This solid if not spectacular film combines typical horror movie elements, such as startling scares and terrifying creatures, with rituals involving sacrifices and pacts that transcend generations.

“Rosario” is a supernatural horror drama that succeeds primarily due to the strong performance of its lead actress. It offers a thought-provoking exploration of identity, family sacrifices, and circumstances that are not always what they seem.

The disappointing horror film Rosario is a collection of repetitive jump scares padding out an underdeveloped story about a woman watching over her grandmother's corpse. The movie uses immigration issues and generational trauma as manipulative gimmicks.

“Rosario” is a solid first feature, and if you critiqued “Sinners” (2025) for the lack of Latino representation, then here is your chance to support a Latino film with your dollars, time and attention.

Except for its use of an unusual religion, Palo, to drive the plot, “Rosario” is a fairly conventional exercise in confined-space horror marked by a heavy use of jump scares. But its reference to immigrant experience does give it some added heft.

Rosario scrapes through with a pass because of direction, atmosphere, and its exploration of culture and acceptance. So, it’s like an unfulfilled promise where you appreciate the effort.