The Black Minutes

Set in a corrupt oil town on the Gulf of Mexico during the late 1970s, this crime thriller follows Vicente Rangel, a detective and former musician. Rangel leads a team of young officers in a pursuit of a serial killer targeting young girls. As the investigation unfolds in the town of Paracuán, the protagonist faces opposition from within his own police force, suggesting that the case is uncovering secrets that some officials wish to keep hidden.

The film was directed by Mario Muñoz, who also co-wrote the screenplay and served as a producer. The cast features Leonardo Ortizgris in the lead role of Vicente Rangel, alongside Kristyan Ferrer, Enrique Arreola, Sofía Espinosa, Carlos Aragón, and Mauricio Isaac. Produced in Mexico by companies including EFICINE 189 and Alebrije Producciones, the movie has a runtime of 96 minutes. Since its release in October 2021, it has received a rating of 6/10 on TMDB based on 12 votes.