Title: Borrego
Year: 2022
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Lucy Hale, Nicholas Gonzalez, Leynar Gomez, Jorge A. Jimenez, Olivia Trujillo
Description: A sun-baked landscape, as unforgiving as the choices made within, forms the stark backdrop of "Borrego," a thriller that transcends its desert setting. This isn't just a survival story; it's a potent exploration of vulnerability and the unexpected connections forged under duress. The film masterfully builds suspense, not through jump scares, but through a slow burn of escalating tension and moral ambiguity. While the narrative keeps you guessing, it’s the raw, emotional core of the characters that truly resonates. "Borrego" isn't about escaping the desert; it’s about confronting the internal landscapes that often prove far more treacherous. A compelling character study cloaked in a gripping thriller, this is a film that lingers long after the credits roll.