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The Málaga Film Festival held the closing ceremony for its Mafiz industry section on Friday evening. Industry-accredited representatives attended, celebrating the culmination of five days of intense networking and pitching.

The big winner from this year’s Mafiz Work in Progress section was Carlos Saiz’s “Lionel,” produced by Bluconic Films, Blur and Icónica in Spain and Promenade Films in France. The film won the Cine y Tele, Sideral, Yagán and Rec Festival prizes.

“‘Lionel’ is a story of reconciliation between a father and son after two decades apart. Through an intimate road trip, the film explores the complexity of family bonds and the lasting scars of Lionel’s paternal absence,” Saiz explained to Variety ahead of this year’s Mafiz. “Inspired by the real-life story of my friend Lionel and his family—who portray themselves in the film—this project originated from a journey he once recounted to me.

Prominent Mexican production company Apapacho Films has officially boarded the highly anticipated film “Her Ocean” (“El Mar la Mar”). Directed by Julián Amaru Estrada, this poignant coming-of-age drama explores themes of identity, family and the complexities of Latin American society, specifically highlighting the struggles of LGBTQ+ youth.

“Her Ocean” tells the story of Ray, a gay teenage fisherman who embarks on a journey to find his mother in the Peruvian jungle, armed with little more than a photo of her in a bar in Iquitos. As he ventures into the unknown, he is forced to confront his motivations for seeking her and the harsh realities of his own life. The emotional depth of the story, coupled with a visually stunning approach, promises to attract buyers globally with its raw honesty and emotional resonance.

The film, which will pitch at the Malaga Festival’s Mafiz co-production industry sidebar, is a three-country...

Acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and festival favourite Izzy Lee makes a triumphant return to Pigeon Shrine FrightFest Glasgow with the International Premiere of her highly anticipated debut feature, House of Ashes. No stranger to the FrightFest crowd, Lee has long been a celebrated alum of the festival with her provocative and genre-pushing short films. Now, she steps into the feature film spotlight with a haunting, socially charged horror that’s already generating major buzz.

Following a sold-out world premiere at Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, House of Ashes brings its phantasmagoric chills and politically charged terror to Scotland’s most prestigious horror showcase. The film stars Fayna Sanchez as Mia, a woman under house arrest after suffering a miscarriage in a dystopian world where bodily autonomy is criminalised. But as she struggles to reclaim her life, strange and violent occurrences blur the line between supernatural terror and human malevolence. Featuring a stellar supporting cast,...

Jô Serfaty’s “Beyond the Edge,” Jorge Cadena’s “Tropical Malady,” and María Paz Barragán’s “The Tenants” look like potential standouts at the 7th Proyecta project platform at next week’s Ventana Sur.

Supported by two powerful partners, Cannes Marché du Film and the San Sebastian Film Festival, Proyecta, will take place place Dec. 4 in Montevideo’s Teatro Solís.

One of Proyecta’s buzz titles, Jô Serfaty’s fiction debut “Beyond the Edge” took prizes from Globo Filmes and Vitrine at Brazil’s BRLab and then was a double winner at Málaga’s 2023 Maff. Projeto Paradiso also supported development.

Sourced from San Sebastian’s Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum, “Tropical Malaise” is the latest from Swiss-Colombian Cadena, whose shorts won a Rotterdam Tiger, at Berlin (“Soeurs Jarariju”) and SXSW, while scoring an Efa nomination (“Flores de otro patio”).

A social-issue shock fest, catnip for sales agents, from Lima-based Final Abierto,...

Ventana Sur organisers have unveiled 12 projects selected to participate in this year’s market, which for the first time is taking place in Montevideo, Uruguay from December 2-6.

Nine of the chosen projects seeking additional funding and new partners for their first or second features originate from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay, and three are European with ties to Latin America.

Two of the European projects bring Spanish production involvement, and one, Tropical Malaise (Malestar Tropical), represents Switzerland and participated in the Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum in San Sebastián last month. Five already have European co-productions, notably with France and Spain.

Tales From The Void Trailer: "Cineverse Corp. (Nasdaq: Cnvs), an innovative streaming technology and entertainment company, alongside Bloody Disgusting, its horror division, and Screambox, have announced today they are unleashing new original series Tales From the Void, just in time for Halloween.

The anthology will feature six chilling tales based on stories from r/NoSleep, with two episodes premiering exclusively on Screambox every Sunday between October 13 and October 27 in the US, airing the next day on Super Channel in Canada, and available to buy or rent on digital platforms the following Tuesday.

Tales From the Void covers a wide spectrum of horror, from creepy dolls to unborn children, unsolved mysteries to serial murders, and unexplained phenomena to creatures that stalk the night. Each unnerving tale blends genre thrills with social commentary to explore the darker side of the human psyche. Each episode of the series is accompanied by a post-show...

Available across major VOD outlets starting today, we have an exclusive preview of the new horror anthology film Tenants!

"Cranked Up Films in association with 13th Floor Productions and Wallick Productions announced today that their feature length horror anthology Tenants will be released worldwide on major VOD outlets on September 24th, 2024.

The horror film – which features four tales of interwoven terror – was written and produced by Mary O’Neil - who also stars - with segments directed by Buz Wallick (“Psycho Storm Chaser”), Sean Mesler (“Show Us Responding”), Jonathan Lewis (“Sinister Surgeon”) and Blake Reigle (“One of Us”). Additional producers include Jay Black, Bill Spadea, Douglas Vermeeren and Lewis, Mesler and Wallick, the latter two having also co-wrote.

Tenants revolves around the character of Jonie (O’Neil), who after waking up in an unfamiliar apartment complex, finds herself in a desperate search for her sister while being hunted by a shadowy figure.

In the wake of ten new horror movies releasing last week, this week is bringing even more fresh frights to the table. Today alone, Eleven new movies have already been offered up.

Here’s all the new horror that released on Tuesday, September 24, 2024!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

Breaking Glass Pictures celebrates Halloween with Hayride to Hell, an indie movie that reunites horror legends Bill Moseley and Kane Hodder. It’s now available on VOD outlets.

The team previews, “Bill Moseley, known for his roles in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and House of 1000 Corpses, brings his intense, chilling presence to the role of Farmer Sam. Kane Hodder, famous for his portrayal of Jason Voorhees in four Friday the 13th films, adds his unique, menacing charm as the corrupt Sheriff Jubel. Their pairing makes Hayride to Hell a must-see for horror enthusiasts...

Cranked Up Films in association with 13th Floor Productions and Wallick Productions has released their feature length horror anthology Tenants on all major VOD outlets today.

Watch an exclusive clip below and find the Red Band trailer underneath.

The horror film – which features four tales of interwoven terror – was written and produced by Mary O’Neil – who also stars – with segments directed by Buz Wallick (“Psycho Storm Chaser”), Sean Mesler (“Show Us Responding”), Jonathan Lewis (“Sinister Surgeon”) and Blake Reigle (“One of Us”). Additional producers include Jay Black, Bill Spadea, Douglas Vermeeren and Lewis, Mesler and Wallick, the latter two having also co-wrote.

Tenants revolves around the character of Jonie (O’Neil), who after waking up in an unfamiliar apartment complex, finds herself in a desperate search for her sister while being hunted by a shadowy figure…

As she makes her way through the building, unspeakable horrors befall the tenants around her.

"What evil did you bring here?" Whatever it is, I don't want it in my apartment! Cranked Up has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror anthology feature titled Tenants, featuring "7 Floors of Terror!" This will be debuting on VOD at the end of this month in time for horror season. After waking up in an unfamiliar apartment complex, a woman desperately searches for her sister while being hunted by a shadowy figure. As she makes her way through the building, unspeakable horrors befall the tenants she interacts with. With segments directed by Jonathan Louis Lewis, Sean Mesler, Blake Reigle, and Buz Wallick. The anthology film stars Mary O'Neil, Christa Collins, Myles Cranford, Rib Hillis, Clarke Wolfe, Kathryne Isabelle Easton, and Douglas Vermeeren. The mysterious black smoke creepo in this looks pretty cool, but the rest of the segments seem hit or miss, which is the usual with these fun anthology tales.

Eun-Kyung Yoon's The Tenants reflects South Korean hardships that are universally traumatic. It's fringe horror, nodding to existential absurdism and black-and-white interpretations of Kafkaesque illusions, but terrifying nonetheless. Yoon examines the drab reality of middle-class workers who only exist to uphold any city's ecosystem: corrupt capitalism built on the backs of its forgotten contributors. Storytelling doesn't lack eerie imagery of crawlspace dwellers or sleep paralysis encounters, yet Yoon avoids traditional genre formulas. Don't expect the shared-space suspense of Two Pigeons or the cuckoo slasher violence of Dream Home — The Tenants plays more like artisan science fiction with slinking discomfort.

Shin-dong (Kim Dae-geon) is your typical slave to the grind. He crunches corporate numbers for Happy Meat, an artificial meat company that barely pays him enough to afford rent. That won't matter much longer because Shin-dong's child-aged landlord giddily reveals that his struggling tenant will soon be homeless due to building renovations.