Watch now! An “unmissable” horror that is “highly original” is streaming for free

The critically-acclaimed original horror film, Tigers Are Not Afraid, can currently be streamed at no cost in the United Kingdom.

In 2017, I found myself captivated by a Mexican film that delved into the grim realm of cartels. The narrative unfolds around five resilient children, who navigate through life in a chilling story that could be mistaken for a dark fairy tale, but is all too real. Every day, the ongoing drug war seems to breed more spectral figures, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

Written and directed by Issa López, who later became known for “True Detective: Night Country,” the movie “Tigers Are Not Afraid” can now be streamed for free in the UK. Five has added this horror film to its streaming service as part of their Shudder Selects collection.

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The movie was widely admired when it came out and now boasts an almost flawless 97% approval on Rotten Tomatoes based on 116 reviews. On this platform, the film was commended for skillfully blending enchanting fantasy with gritty reality. In their collective praise, critics often used phrases like “masterfully” or “effectively” instead of “deftly”.

In a unique blend of the nightmarish fantasies typical of a child’s mind and the grim reality of drug cartels, the film Tigers Are Not Afraid offers an innovative horror tale that resonates in today’s world,” wrote Houston Chronicle.

[Lopez] exhibits an extraordinary mastery over mood, character development, and performances, notably considering the youth of her cast. As a result, her world swiftly, captivatingly envelops the audience,” stated The Globe and The Mail, while Sight & Sound described it as “not to be missed.

In a review by Remezcla, Issa López’s poetically haunting fairy-tale, titled Tigers Are Not Afraid, was noted for its raw portrayal of Mexico’s persistent drug-related violence through the lens of social realism. Meanwhile, The New York Times described it as both appealing and delightfully unsettling.

The Alliance of Women Film Journalists expressed similar praise, labeling it as both heartrending and intellectually stimulating, while Variety acknowledged the fearlessness of the movie, stating that it brimmed with numerous innovative concepts.

In a more conversational tone:
– The Alliance of Women Film Journalists found the film deeply emotional and thought-provoking, using words like “heartbreaking” and “exquisitely beautiful.”
– Variety, on the other hand, commended the movie for its boldness, saying that it was packed with a multitude of fresh ideas. They referred to it as “fearless”.

As a gamer, I’m not just limited to gaming worlds; I can also dive into the chilling realm of horror movies with Shudder Selects collection. Besides “Tigers Are Not Afraid,” there are other spine-tingling films like “Revenge,” “The Twin,” and “V/H/S/94” that are now streaming, ready to send shivers down my spine.

Tigers Are Not Afraid is streaming on 5.

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2025-07-21 19:19