Nuevo Orden

During a white bourgeois social gathering in Mexico City, a wave of social protests erupts across the city, interrupting the lavish party and forcing the guests to confront the dystopian apocalyptic reality unfolding throughout the country. Amidst the social chaos, a military dictatorship has seized power and is confronting civilians on the streets.

In employing a zombie horror aesthetic to depict social protests and their participants, New Order opens up bigger questions of how the fear-driven narratives and imagery of horror films often serve to reinforce negative stereotypes of class struggle.

Despite its questionable approach, New Order stands out as a bold and visually striking film that challenges viewers to reflect on societal inequalities and the fragility of privilege. The film’s portrayal of class struggle and its visceral, dystopian atmosphere create a powerful commentary on the consequences of systemic oppression and social inequalities in the most unequal continent in the world. (GR)