Netflix is set to premiere a new supernatural thriller, Disappear Completely, directed by Luis Javier Henaine, on April 12th. This film marks Henaine’s audacious pivot from comedy to the realms of supernatural and thriller, exploring the depths of Mexican culture through its captivating narrative.
Disappear Completely stars Santiago Mendoza, portrayed as Mexico City’s preeminent tabloid crime photographer, whose dedication to his craft has rendered him emotionally distant from his wife, Marcela. Santiago’s life takes a sinister turn when he decides to document a chilling crime scene against police advice, leading to a mysterious illness that strips him of his senses one by one. As his condition worsens, Santiago is thrust into a race against time to uncover the cause of his affliction and restore his rapidly disintegrating connection to the world.
Director Luis Javier Henaine shares his vision for the film, revealing a blend of “Nota Roja” (Tabloid Crime Journalism) and “Brujería” (Witchcraft) as key elements that reflect Mexican cultural superstitions and desensitization. Henaine describes Disappear Completely as an intensely personal drama that examines the life of an artist torn between professional ambition and personal relationships while taking the essence of “life” for granted.
