Pablo Larraín's My Sad Dead explores urban horror in Buenos Aires

The horror miniseries “My Sad Dead” (Mis muertos tristes), directed by Pablo Larraín and based on the work of Mariana Enríquez, explores themes of grief, death, and urban isolation. The story follows Ema, a recently retired doctor portrayed by Mercedes Morán, who possesses the ability to see and hear the dead.

Set against the backdrop of the Piedrabuena neighborhood in Buenos Aires, the series functions as a modern gothic tale and a satire of urban Argentina. It examines the psychological impact of brutalist architecture and the social quarantine caused by hostile urban environments. The narrative is described as a slow-burn, melancholic, and introspective work that avoids traditional jump scares in favor of emotional depth and supernatural tension.