¿Listos para una noche llena de terror y emoción? If you’re a fan of horror, then you’re going to love what Hola Mexico has in store for you this year. We’ve got some seriously spine-chilling films that are guaranteed to make you sleep with the lights on. 👀 Two that you definitely can’t miss: Párvulos: Hijos del Apocalipsis and Masacre en Teques. But before we dive into these gems, let’s take a little trip down memory lane and explore Mexico’s fascinating relationship with horror cinema.

A Flashback to Mexican Horror

Mexico has been serving horror realness for decades. From the iconic El Vampiro (1957), which introduced us to the gothic elements of Mexican cinema, to La Llorona—a tale of revenge and lost souls that’s haunted generations. Horror has always been a deeply cultural experience for Mexicans, often blending folklore, religion, and supernatural themes that make it all too real.

In more recent years, Mexican filmmakers have continued to push the boundaries of the genre, and Hola Mexico has played a key role in showcasing these talents in the United States. Fans of the festival might remember previous horror favorites like Los Parecidos (2015), another Isaac Ezban film that’s often described as a Mexican Twilight Zone, Huesera (2022) and Vuelven (2017), Issa López’s haunting tale of children caught between fantasy and cartel violence. Horror in Mexico doesn’t just scare you—it makes you think.