Love Is the Monster
In a dystopian world marked by inequality and everyday violence, a grandmother is determined to make the most of the time she has left with her granddaughter. But as a series of events pushes them into increasing danger, love and fear begin to blur, forcing her to cross lines she never imagined.
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Neto Villalobos Director · Diego van der Laat Writer Nicolás Wong Cinematographer
United States release October 15, 2026 · Produced in Costa Rica, Peru, Chile, Mexico, Panama · Production Cine Infinito, Expansiva Cine
Production
La Sucia Centroamericana
Production
Cine Infinito
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Expansiva Cine
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Liminal Estudio
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Avalancha Studio
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Clara Films
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Costa Rica · Peru · Chile · Mexico · Panama
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Original title
Amor es el monstruo
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Canada · September 14, 2026
Premiere · Toronto International Film Festival
United States · October 15, 2026
Premiere · Philadelphia Film Festival
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