Brujería unfolds in the eerie backdrop of a historic cemetery in Boyle Heights, where a young couple, Andrew and Edith, find themselves embroiled in a mysterious ritual that spirals into the supernatural. Edith, who harbors secrets tied to ancient practices, leads Andrew into the cemetery with the promise of a surprise. There, they encounter Maya, a key figure in orchestrating what appears to be a harmless adventure into the occult.
As dusk settles, the trio delves into a ritual that blurs the line between the living and the spectral. Andrew, initially skeptical and uneasy, becomes an unwilling participant in a ceremony that he soon realizes is intended to summon and bind a spirit named Baileiz to the living world. Edith’s true intentions unfold as the ritual progresses—she seeks to resurrect and reunite with Baileiz, a demon she believes to be her lost love.
The ritual, charged with whispered chants and eerie symbols, takes a dark turn when Baileiz is successfully summoned into Andrew’s body, manifesting physically and spiritually. However, the reunion Edith envisioned crumbles when Baileiz rejects her, leaving her devastated and alone in the face of her unrequited love.
As the film reaches its climax, the possession leaves Andrew a mere spectator in his body, now controlled by Baileiz, who coldly dismisses Edith and departs, leaving behind a trail of emotional chaos and unanswered questions about love, betrayal, and the lengths one will go for personal desires.
Brujería is a chilling exploration of love intertwined with dark magic, highlighting the consequences of meddling with forces beyond human understanding. The film combines elements of horror, folklore, and drama, providing a unique lens on human vulnerabilities and the supernatural influences that can drive and destroy us.