Carlota Pereda’s is a visceral, sun-drenched Spanish horror-thriller that expands her 2018 short film into a brutal feature-length exploration of bullying and moral ambiguity.

Some viewers find the middle act a bit stagnant or slow as it shifts from a slasher into a character study.

Reviewers on IMDb and Reddit's r/horror generally praise the film as a "hidden gem" and a "bloody, effective horror flick," often citing it as one of the best international horror releases of 2022.

Unlike a typical revenge slasher, Piggy focuses on the psychological toll of trauma. It forces the audience to confront the "ugliness" of the town's social dynamics rather than just the physical violence. Potential Drawbacks

Laura Galán carries the film with a raw, physical performance that captures both Sara's deep vulnerability and her simmering rage.

The film balances extreme cruelty with moments of dark humor, which might feel jarring for those expecting a straightforward horror movie. Critical Consensus

Set in the blistering heat of rural Extremadura, the film uses a 4:3 aspect ratio to create a sense of claustrophobia and "A24-style" aesthetic quality.

The film follows Sara (played by a phenomenal Laura Galán), an overweight teenager nicknamed "Piggy" who is relentlessly tormented by a group of local girls. The story takes a dark turn when Sara witnesses her bullies being brutally kidnapped by a mysterious stranger. Faced with the choice of reporting the crime or letting her tormentors suffer, Sara enters a tense, psychological standoff with the killer. Why It Works