Bird Box Barcelona (2023)
Bird Box BarcelonaMovie on Netflix
”A father and daughter navigate the desolate streets of Barcelona, forming alliances and facing a sinister threat.”
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Bird Box was one of the most successful horror bets from Netflix, so it's no surprise that the platform has sought to expand the franchise with a new production. The result, coming from Spain, is Bird Box Barcelona, which tells the story of Sebastián (Mario Casas) on a dangerous survival journey after humanity has been annihilated. The movie is not an exact remake or sequel, but a spin-off set in the same universe as the previous Sandra Bullock film and with a multicultural cast that includes Georgina Campbell (Brutal Nights) and Diego Calva (Babylon). It's not particularly original, so it might not be for you if you're looking for something different than the first movie. On the other hand, if you were a fan and left wanting more, Bird Box Barcelona will enchant you. Read more in our full review.
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After a mysterious force decimates the world's population by causing all who see it to take their lives, Sebastian and his young daughter Anna must navigate their own journey of survival through the desolate streets of Barcelona. But as they form an uneasy alliance with other survivors and make their way toward a safe haven, a threat more sinister than the unseen creatures grows.
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