The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)

The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) 2025 Directed by Ernesto Martínez Bucio El diablo fuma (y guarda las cabezas de los cerillos quemados en la misma caja)

In mid-90s Mexico City, five young siblings are left in the care of their grandmother after their parents suddenly disappear. As they fight to survive, the line between reality and something darker starts to blur. The grandmother, haunted by eerie visions and deepening fears, becomes more distant, while the children’s grip on reality begins to unravel. After a clash with their neighbors, the siblings withdraw even further into isolation, cutting themselves off from the outside world.

Country Mexico

Production Country Mexico

Language Spanish

Spoken Language Spanish

Gneres Comedy , Drama , Mystery

Production Companies Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía , Fomento al Cine Mexicano (FOCINE) , Eficine , Mandarina Cine

Budget $800,000

Release Date 16 February 2025

97 mins