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They may make your spine shiver, haunt your dreams, and keep you awake for a whole week, but you have to admit, horror movies are an experience that you remember for a long time. In my opinion, that’s what makes them great, nothing beats the whole family hiding under a blanket, does it?
There are a lot of horror movies out there, but as a Hispanic man, it was kind of refreshing to learn that Latinos are making great horror flicks too. To give you a hint of what I’m talking about, let me share four such movies with you.
You can stream these movies online; if you have a good internet connection, you’ll have no problems. If you’re looking for one, I suggest Xfinity for its reliable speed and stable connection. Plus, its Xfinity servicio al cliente in Spanish (or English) makes the process of signing up easier for you.
Now, let the scares begin!
Timecrimes
- Released: 2007
- Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
If you’re looking for a movie that will flip your mind upside down, you might want to give this one a go. I doubt you’ll be disappointed. The concept is nothing crazy, just the age-old one of going back in time, but it is crazily well executed. The movie is about a man named Hector who lives with his wife in the Spanish countryside. Sounds peaceful, right? Yeah, I wouldn’t bet on that just yet.
One day, Hector witnesses a strange occurrence in the woods, and makes the colossal mistake of going out to investigate, facepalm moment right there! He is then attacked by a man wearing bloody bandages on his face, and runs into a building where he is contacted by a mysterious scientist on a walkie-talkie. The scientist instructs him to get into a machine in the building. What could go wrong?
Apparently, a lot, because when Hector comes out of the machine, he finds out he’s gone back an hour in time. From there, the mind-bending really begins. And this is where you must stream this movie to find out what happens next!
Cerdita (Piggy)
- Released: 2022
- Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Bullying is not cool, and if you’re looking for a movie that explores its effects, you might want to watch Cerdita. The movie centers on an overweight girl named Sara, who is frequently bullied and labeled with the nickname piggy by three girls in her town. While all that is going on, there’s a serial killer on the loose, and one unfortunate day, Sara and the killer’s paths cross.
But not in the way you think, maybe some context would help. Sara goes swimming, where the bullies steal her clothes and run off. While walking back, Sara catches the killer kidnapping one of the bullies, but surprisingly, he is sympathetic towards her, drops her a towel, and just drives off with the bully in his van. Sara keeps it to herself, making us question her morals.
Will she cross paths with the killer again? Will the bullies make it? Or will the years of bullying she endured let feelings of vengeance take over and get the best of her? Watch for yourself and find out, amigo!
La Llorona
- Released: 2019
- Where to Watch: Hoopla / Amazon Prime Video
It’s easy to confuse this one because the American version came out the same year, in 2019. But if you’re looking for a good scare that is culturally, socially, and politically accurate, you might want to watch the Guatemalan one. La Llorona, also known as the weeping woman, is an urban legend that your abuelita most probably has told you about.
Instead of portraying La Llorona as the monster, the movie instead portrays the monstrous side humans have. While La Llorona is normally said to have drowned her children after her husband betrayed her, this one portrays her as a mother who, along with her children, became unfortunate victims of genocide.
What I liked about this version is how it uses a local tale to bring attention to one of the worst events in history, the Guatemalan genocide. The way the film touches into history and explores realities like being aware but indifferent to the suffering you or your loved ones can cause shows that some of us really can be monsters, can’t we?
When Evil Lurks
- Released: 2017
- Where to Watch: Crunchyroll
As dark, unhinged, and violent as it gets. I’ll warn you, if the sight of blood frightens you, steer clear of this one. Based on my previous comment, I think you might’ve assumed the movie’s a slasher film, but that’s just one part of it. The movie blends that with a supernatural theme to deliver some of the meanest horror scenes you might witness.
It’s about two brothers, who hear gunshots close to where they work, and since no one in horror movies knows how to mind their own business, they go out to investigate. Yeah, that’s what anyone would do if they heard gunshots: run towards them. When they get there, they find a guy with his guts ripped out, followed by a woman hiding with her sons, and here’s the thing, one of the kids is possessed by a demon.
The brothers try their best to get rid of the kid, but lose him on the way, and that was when I knew all hell would soon break loose. You can expect a long and even more unhinged list of supernatural occurrences, gory deaths, and dark rituals following.
Hispanic Horror Movies – Blending Culture, Creativity, and Reality
I love any great horror movie, regardless of whether it’s American or Hispanic. That being said, there are a few differences in how they’re made.
You see, American horror movies normally use more general scares and are limited to delivering on a genre, like slasher, psychological, or supernatural. Hispanic movies, on the other hand, explore cultural, religious, social, and historical elements through a Latino perspective.
If you’re looking to enjoy the latter, the movies shared are a good start. But they’re not the only ones; there are many more hidden gems out there waiting to be discovered.
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