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LATIN HORROR, in association with NEWFILMMAKERS, cordially invite you to the NewLatino Filmmakers Screening Series at Anthology Film Archives – “The HORRORphiles #6 – MIEDO MASHUP.” Come out and join us in celebrating the work of emerging Latino/a directors working within the genre of horror, and help us celebrate our 2nd anniversary with a pre-Halloween ‘costumed cocktail reception’ with the filmmakers.
Have complimentary spiked, bloody Jell-O shots, h’orderves, and brain-shaped flan cake on us! AND while you’re maggot meat, have your photo taken with LATIN HORROR’s sexy Ambassadors of Miedo (Fear) as a memorable horrific souvenir.
NewLatino Filmmakers is the best and only independent Latino “cinematheque” showcase in New York City — now in its 9th year! Docs, shorts & features. “Come early, stay late, pay one price.”
La Zona Oscura lineup (alpha order)
Afterlife of Memory
Director: Jordan Fuller Vera
Country: USA / Run Time: 11 Mins
Synopsis
To erase his trauma and be cleared for interstellar migration, Omar must alter the memory that ended his marriage but reconnecting with his ex-wife makes it difficult to say goodbye.
Genre: Horror – Scifi / Language: English / Trailer Link / Buy Tickets
El Moño
Director: Luis Fernando Puente
& Lizde Arias
Country: USA / Run Time: 18 Mins
Synopsis
After her favorite sock goes missing, Andrea learns of generational family magic that helps her find all kinds of lost objects in the most unexpected ways. Soon enough, however, she’ll find out that toys and coins aren’t the only things that can get lost.
Genre: Horror – Comedy / Language: English / Trailer NA
Recombined
Director: Melanie D’Andrea
Country: USA / Run Time: 12 Mins
Synopsis
Dulce Brassea faces a nightmare come to life as she discovers she has Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and that her body will inevitably degenerate. She amongst others with MS must fight through the menacing darkness and mystery of the disease to rediscover how to live a meaningful life.
Genre: Horror – Documentary / Language: English / Trailer NA
Remember Me
Director: Sofia Garza-Barba
Country: México/USA / Run Time: 15 Mins
Synopsis
In and amongst the confusion created by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, 8 year-old Jackie believes she is turning into a vampire. As her suspicion is reinforced by her parents’ bewildering behavior, the imaginative girl creates her own plan to survive the confinement.
Genre: Horror – Comedy / Language: Spanish / Trailer Link
Testimony
Director: Andrew Reid
Country: USA / Run Time: 15 Mins
Synopsis
Three freshman pledges must denounce cultural stereotypes and survive a magical test to gain entry into the most prestigious Latina sorority.
Genre: Horror – Comedy / Language: English / Trailer NA
The Fourth
Director: Sergio Guerra
Country: USA / Run Time: 7 Mins
Synopsis
In the not-too-distant future, personal security androids fill the void left by a fully privatized police force. When one woman’s android malfunctions, she must fight to survive its murderous onslaught.
Genre: Horror – Scifi / Language: English / Trailer NA
The Record
Director: Kristina Arjona
Country: USA / Run Time: 14 Mins
Synopsis
Two sisters have been trapped in their family home for 100 years. Though they both want to “see the light,” they disagree on the best course of action. Maria prefers peace and quiet, while Geraldina entertains herself with tricks on the living tenants. The current occupant, Frank, surprises them when he returns with a Ouija board and tries to communicate. Geraldina is thrilled at the chance to finally be “seen” again and quickly becomes smitten with him. Just as she thinks her feelings are reciprocated, Frank reveals his fiancé will be arriving soon and hopes Geraldina will agree to not let her presence be known, forcing both sisters to contend with their past and their lack of presence.
Genre: Horror – Drama / Language: English / Trailer NA
Wolves
Director: Alyssa Katalyna Fritz
Country: USA / Run Time: 7 Mins
Synopsis
On the run from a vampire hunter with a personal vendetta, immortal fugitive Kaia hides her lover from the monster she used to be.
Genre: Horror – Scifi / Language: English / Trailer NA
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