While the Wolf's Away

A troubled teenager is sent to a strict boarding school managed by a severe director. While there, he forms a bond with a group of fellow outsiders. As they endure the harsh conditions of the institution, the students uncover a frightening legend suggesting that a dangerous creature is kept in the cellars and is responsible for the disappearance of children. The group must find a way to escape the school and its dark secrets.

This Mexican production was directed by Joseph Hemsani Levy, who also co-wrote the screenplay and served as a producer. The film features a cast including Luis de la Rosa, Mauricio García Lozano, and Mar Carrera. With a runtime of 123 minutes, the movie blends elements of drama, horror, mystery, and thriller. It was produced by Magnifico Entertainment and earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office.

Audience reception has been generally positive, though scores vary between platforms. On TMDB, the film holds a high rating of 8/10 based on 201 votes. On IMDb, it has a more moderate rating of 6.4/10 from 2,900 votes.