From ‘La abuela’ to ‘Akelarre’: the best Spanish horror films of the last decade

Guided by an extraordinary performance by Laura Galán and directed with astonishing maturity and conviction by newcomer Carlota Pereda, ‘Cerdita’ is a film that impacts with a force that is not forced. Able to completely immerse you in its particular atmosphere from the first moment and take you mesmerized in front of the screen until a truly accomplished final stretch, this rural slasher is an experience as visceral and unsettling as it is penetrating and fascinating. One of the best Spanish films of last year and a genuine piece of gold from the current Spanish terror.

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After his commendable stint in the action thriller with ‘Way Down’, Jaume Balagueró returned to his favorite genre, that of crazy, festive and over the top horror, with ‘Venus’, a film destined for cult almost from the day in which it was first released. Protagonist very dedicated and more than convincing Ester Expósito, true queen of this carousel of blood, fantasy, satanism, blows, persecutions and blows, we are facing a film that is at the limit of almost everything and that finds its best virtue precisely at that point: excess . One more is more which becomes a hilarious cinematic train which, while going at full speed and adding intensity to each new turn, never derails.

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Despite being unanimously considered the weakest chapter of the saga, this ‘[REC] 4’ has a good number of arguments in its favor which forcefully distance it from the condition of a failed film. On this occasion, Jaume Balagueró throws himself headlong into the most unbridled action, thus leaving in the background the terror that had characterized his previous installments, but manages to build a story of tension, sweat, screams and a thoroughly enjoyable show from start to finish.

Furthermore, Manuela Velasco has once again shown that she is the soul, muscle and heart of the saga, signing an interpretation that is pure delivery. Of course, she falls short of her magnificent predecessors, but ‘[REC] 4’ it deserves a much more enthusiastic vindication than being pushed into ostracism.

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From its beautiful prologue, ‘Akelarre’ displays its visual beauty and poetry with intoxicating simplicity, immersing you completely in its story and offering you its hand for you to accompany it throughout a journey full of strong emotions. With an excellent cast at the helm, moments of contagious emotion, moments of genuine terror and, above all, a staging worthy of a standing ovation, Pablo Agüero’s film scene after scene it grows until it reaches a second trait that embraces the unforgettable.

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True benchmark of Spanish horror cinema, Jaume Balagueró has reached an enviable narrative maturity with ‘While you sleep’, which is, in all likelihood, the most outstanding film to date in his interesting filmography. And it also coincides with the curiosity that it is also his most sober, elegant and classic proposal.

A work marked by short distances, the unforgettable, penetrating and enigmatic gazes of an immense Luis Tosar, who offers an authentic recital taking advantage of a character who gives off an aroma of caramel for any actor. Alongside her, a long-suffering Marta Etura takes care of reflecting on the screen the sensations that the viewer is feeling while sitting, that is, the intrigue, the mystery, the terror, the nerves that always caress your back. A more than remarkable cinematic experience that grows with the views. Inexhaustible.

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With ‘Cage’, Ignacio Tatay signs another of the great Spanish film debuts seen (and appreciated) in recent years. Suffocating in its mystery, exemplary in its staging and admirable in its interpretative aspect of a cast dedicated to the cause, with a magnificent Elena Anaya at the helm, we are talking about one of those films that grow in memory from the moment the lights are turned back on. A little jewel that we hope will have the cult it deserves over time.

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While awaiting the arrival of his second project, ‘El hombre del boco’, it is worth claiming without irony Ángel Gómez Hernández’s ‘Voices’, one of the most interesting and compact horror films that Spanish cinema has given us in the last decade. A proposition that works particularly well in its ability to generate tension through exemplary sound work., a strength that elevates a story marked by some truly surprising twists. He has gone unnoticed at his premiere, but he deserves to be saved and is celebrated with sincere enthusiasm.

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Directed with masterful impulse by Paco Plaza, a director who continues to grow by leaps and bounds film after film, written by the great Carlos Vermut and with two truly unforgettable lead roles (Almudena Amor and Vera Valdez), ‘La abuela’ It continues to be one of the best Spanish horror films released in recent years.. A proposition that hypnotizes you from its impressive prologue and that keeps you on the verge of total tension for 100 minutes anchored to the most extraordinary inspiration.

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From its exciting starting point, ‘El Hoyo’ offers enough attractions to capture the attention of a spectator who must always remain attentive to the possibility of a new twistthe appearance of a new character or the discovery of a new clue that can be used to successfully complete the complex puzzle proposed by the film.

With an evident social background and a truly amazing collection of interpretations, led by a magnificent Ivan Massagué, ‘El Hoyo’ is an experience as surprising as it is inspiring, as tense as it is hypnotic, as devastating as it is courageous. One of the most risky, diverse and satisfying Spanish films of recent years.

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