The vampiric Chupacabra gets re-envisioned in Netflix’s upcoming fantasy film Chupa. The streaming service’s first look images reveal the cryptid’s cuter side.
The Nun’s Demián Bichir stars in this family adventure that sees a teen boy discover an adorable Chupacabra cub. Christian Slater (Heathers, Interview with the Vampire) also stars.
Look for this adorable take on the Chupacabra legend when Chupa debuts on Netflix on April 7, 2023.
In the film: “Shy 13-year-old Alex (Evan Whitten) flies from Kansas City to Mexico to meet his extended family for the first time. There he meets his grandfather and former lucha libre champion Chava (Bichir), energetic, wrestling-obsessed cousin Memo (Nickolas Verdugo), and fearless, hip cousin, Luna (Ashley Ciarra). But just as Alex begins to get his bearings, he discovers a mythical creature living under his grandfather’s shed: a young chupacabra cub, which he recognizes from stories of the feared, full-grown Chupacabra, fabled to feed on farmers’ livestock. Alex soon learns that his new friend “Chupa” has a secret history with his family and that dogged, dangerous scientist Richard Quinn (Slater) is hunting the misunderstood creature to try and harness his powers. To protect Chupa from impending danger, Alex sets off on the adventure of a lifetime, one that will push the bonds of his newfound family to the brink and remind him that life’s burdens are lighter when you don’t have to carry them alone.”
Chupa is directed by Jonás Cuarón (Desierto), son of acclaimed filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón.
We can expect to see more from Chupa ahead of release. In the meantime, check out the first look at the central characters.
Chupa. Christian Slater as Richard Quinn in Chupa. Cr. Tony Rivetti Jr./Netflix © 2023
Chupa. (L-R) Ashley Ciarra as Luna, Demián Bichir as Chava , Evan Whitten as Alex and Nickolas Verdugo as Memo in Chupa. Cr. Tony Rivetti Jr./Netflix © 2023
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