In an Argentine prison in the 1980s, political prisoner Valentín shares a cell with Molina, a gay man imprisoned for public indecency. Molina survives by escaping into elaborate cinematic fantasies, where he imagines a glamorous screen diva, Ingrid Luna. As their lives intertwine, the harsh reality outside and the dazzling fantasy world collide, forcing both men to confront identity, desire, and resistance.
Movie Title: Kiss of the Spider Woman
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: October 10, 2025 (U.S)
Director: Bill Condon
Writers: Bill Condon
Producers: Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, others
Production Companies: Nuyorican Productions
Distributor: Roadside Attractions (U.S.)
Cast and Roles:
- Jennifer Lopez as Ingrid Luna / the “Spider Woman”
- Diego Luna as Valentín Arregui
- Tonatiuh Elizarraraz as Luis Molina
- Josefina Scaglione as Marta
- Bruno Bichir in a supporting role
Running Time: 2 hours 8 minutes
Age Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English, Spanish
Genres: Musical drama, romantic drama, political drama
Music: John Kander, Fred Ebb
Cinematography: Tobias A. Schliessler
Editing: Brian A. Kates
Verayea’s Take:
Kiss of the Spider Woman is haunting, tender, and visually enchanting, a film that thrives on its contrasts: fantasy and reality, love and betrayal, freedom and confinement. I found myself drawn more to the dream world than the real one, maybe because, like Molina, it offered a kind of beauty that felt easier to hold on to. It’s not a perfect film, but it lingers both emotionally and visually. — Alexander Azonobo
⭐ Verayea Rating:
3.5 / 5
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