The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)(2026)
El diablo fuma (y guarda las cabezas de los cerillos quemados en la misma caja)
The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) Synopsis
In mid-90s Mexico City, five young siblings are left in the care of their grandmother after their parents suddenly disappear. As they fight to survive, the line between reality and something darker starts to blur. The grandmother, haunted by eerie visions and deepening fears, becomes more distant, while the children’s grip on reality begins to unravel. After a clash with their neighbors, the siblings withdraw even further into isolation, cutting themselves off from the outside world.
The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) (2026) is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Ernesto Martínez Bucio, released on April 23, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Mariapau Bravo Aviña, Rafael Nieto Martínez, Regina Alejandra and Donovan Said Martínez.
- Director:
- Ernesto Martínez Bucio
- Writers:
- Ernesto Martínez Bucio, Karen Plata Luna
- Producers:
- Alejandro Durán, Gabriela Gavica Marrufo, Carlos Hernández
- Cinematographer:
- Odei Zabaleta
- Composer:
- Emilio Hinojosa Carrión
- Production:
- Mandarina Cine, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Fomento al Cine Mexicano (FOCINE), Eficine
- Budget:
- $800,000
- Status:
- Released
The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) (2026) Trailer
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The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mariapau Bravo Aviña
Mariapau Bravo Aviña
as Elsa
- Rafael Nieto Martínez
Rafael Nieto Martínez
as Tomás
- Regina Alejandra
Regina Alejandra
as Marisol
- Donovan Said Martínez
Donovan Said Martínez
as Victor
- Laura Uribe Rojas
Laura Uribe Rojas
as Vanessa
Carmen Ramos
as Romana
- Gamboa Bernardo
Gamboa Bernardo
as Emiliano
- Micaela Gramajo
Micaela Gramajo
as Judith
Key crew
Directed by Ernesto Martínez Bucio, written by Ernesto Martínez Bucio and Karen Plata Luna, produced by Alejandro Durán, Gabriela Gavica Marrufo and Carlos Hernández.
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Who stars in The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)?
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The main cast of The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) (2026) includes Mariapau Bravo Aviña, Rafael Nieto Martínez, Regina Alejandra, Donovan Said Martínez and Laura Uribe Rojas. The film was directed by Ernesto Martínez Bucio. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) released?
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The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) was released on April 23, 2026 and runs for 1h 37m.
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