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The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) (2025): Cast & Ratings

The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) (2025) movie poster

The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) is a 2025 comedy drama directed by Ernesto Martínez Bucio, starring Carmen Ramos as Romana, Laura Uribe Rojas and Rafael Nieto Martínez. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and was made on a reported $800,000 budget. IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
budget
$800K
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The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama , Mystery
Original language
Spanish
Budget
$800K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) About?

The premise of The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) without spoilers.

In mid-90s Mexico City, five young siblings are unexpectedly left in the care of their grandmother following the sudden disappearance of their parents. Struggling to cope, the family faces mounting challenges as the boundary between reality and a disturbing, inexplicable force begins to fade. The grandmother's unsettling visions and increasing fear contribute to her withdrawal, while the children’s hold on reality weakens. A conflict with their neighbors leads to further isolation, as the siblings retreat from the outside world and confront an increasingly mysterious situation.

The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • grandmother
  • little boy
  • year 1990
  • abandoned child
  • schizophrenia
  • mexico
  • belief in the devil
  • little girl
  • family relationships
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Cast & crew

The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) Cast & Characters

Carmen Ramos leads the cast as Romana, with Laura Uribe Rojas as Vanessa and Rafael Nieto Martínez as Tomás. Directed by Ernesto Martínez Bucio; 8 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) 6.6/10.

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    6.6 /10

    148 votes

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The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box).

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The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “五個小孩的魔煙” and “악마의 연기”.

Also known as
  • 五個小孩的魔煙
  • 악마의 연기
  • Diabeł pali (a wypalone zapałki odkłada do pudełka)

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The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box), each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)?

The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) released?

The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) was released on February 15, 2025.

Who directed The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)?

The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) was directed by Ernesto Martínez Bucio.

Who is in the cast of The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)?

The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) stars Carmen Ramos as Romana, Laura Uribe Rojas as Vanessa and Rafael Nieto Martínez as Tomás, among 8 credited actors.

What was the budget of The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box)?

The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) had a reported budget of $800,000.

How is The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) rated?

The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) has 6.6/10 on IMDb.

Does The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) have a post-credit scene?

No. The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) in?

The original language of The Devil Smokes (and Saves the Burnt Matches in the Same Box) is Spanish.

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