The case exposed deep flaws in Brazil’s police response to missing women — echoing the “just a runaway” bias. The film aims to honor victims while forcing a conversation about gender-based violence. Would you like a version tailored for social media (shorter, with hashtags) or a trigger warning list for sharing?

A Brazilian true-crime thriller based on the horrifying real-life case of Francisco de Assis Pereira — a serial killer who stalked São Paulo’s parks in the late 1990s.

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Premiered on October 31, 2024 (limited theaters in Brazil), later streaming on Amazon Prime Video .

Between 1997 and 1998, Pereira lured young women to a state park under the guise of offering modeling jobs or photo shoots. Once isolated in the forest, he would assault and murder them. He confessed to 11 murders , though police suspect the real number may be higher.

Mixed to positive. Critics praise Silvero Pereira’s chilling performance and the film’s unflinching look at misogyny and media complicity. Some argue it borders on exploitative — a common debate for true-crime dramas.