Gambling with the Devil (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Gambling with the Devil is a horror and comedy film directed by Ernesto Aguilar, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. Dori is a retiree who spends her days drinking mate and playing lottery with Claudia, the woman who helps her clean her house. One day, she is unpleasantly surprised to learn that her neighbor Alicia has suddenly died. Overwhelmed by financial problems, Claudia tells Dori about Necromancy, the ritual by which one can consult the dead about the future. Dori agrees to this practice, thinking that her financial problems will soon be solved. But what she doesn't know is that desecrating the sleep of the dead can have terrifying consequences.

Who’s in it. Gambling with the Devil stars Virginia Lombardo as Dori, Belén Gutiérrez as Claudia, Emiliano Díaz as Pablo and Mónica Divella as Alicia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Gambling with the Devil sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gambling with the Devil page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gambling with the Devil tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.