Alright, let’s talk about them… what do you call ’em? Hispanic horror movies. Yeah, them scary flicks. I ain’t no fancy movie expert or nothin’, but I know what gets my heart thumpin’ and my hair standin’ on end, ya know?
Now, they say it’s Hispanic Heritage Month or somethin’, and Halloween’s comin’ up. Perfect time to watch somethin’ spooky, I guess. They tell me some of the best scary movies these days are comin’ from Spain and, uh, what’s that place? Latin America? Sounds far off, but them movies sure do hit close to home when it comes to fear.
I heard about this movie, The Orphanage. Folks say it’s a classic. Never seen it myself, but they say it’s about kids and ghosts and all that creepy stuff. Another one, When Evil Lurks… that one sounds like it’ll keep ya up at night. These ain’t your grandpa’s monster movies, ya hear? They got somethin’ real about ’em, somethin’ that gets under your skin.
Then there’s this Huesera: The Bone Woman. Heard it’s about a woman who feels somethin’ ain’t right with her baby. Now, that’s a fear every woman understands, even if you ain’t never been pregnant. It’s that gut feeling, that somethin’ ain’t right. That’s the kinda stuff that makes a good scary movie, not just jump scares and blood, but real, deep-down fear.
They made a whole list of these movies, 18 of ’em, I think. The Devil’s Backbone is another one. Don’t know what it’s about, but the name alone gives me the shivers. Seems like these Latin American folks, they know how to tell a scary story.
Now, some folks say South America ain’t known for movies. But lemme tell ya, they been makin’ some real good horror flicks lately. They call ’em underrated, but I say they’re just hidden gems. You gotta dig a little deeper to find ’em, but they’re worth it.
I heard about one called The Old Ways. It’s about some reporter lady who goes back to her hometown in Mexico and starts lookin’ into witchcraft. Witchcraft! That’s the kinda stuff that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up. It ain’t just about ghosts and monsters, it’s about somethin’ darker, somethin’ that’s been around for a long, long time.
- Scary movies can be too much for some folks: They say watchin’ scary stuff can give you bad thoughts, make you anxious, even make you jumpy at every little noise. So, if you ain’t got a strong stomach, maybe stick to somethin’ lighter. But if you like a good scare, then these Hispanic horror movies are right up your alley.
- Not all scary movies are the same: These ain’t just your slasher flicks, ya know? They got somethin’ more to ’em. They tap into somethin’ deep down inside, somethin’ primal. They make you think about things you don’t wanna think about. And that’s what makes ’em so good.
- Finding good scary movies is like finding a treasure: You gotta dig a little, ask around, and sometimes you stumble across somethin’ you never expected. And that’s the best part, findin’ that hidden gem that scares the pants off ya.
I even heard you can watch some of these movies on that, uh, Net-what’s-it-called… Netflix. So, you ain’t even gotta go to the movie store no more. Just sit on your couch and get scared silly.
So, if you’re lookin’ for somethin’ to watch this Halloween, or any time you feel like gettin’ a good scare, check out them Hispanic horror movies. They might just surprise ya. They ain’t always pretty, and they ain’t always easy to watch, but they sure do pack a punch. And that’s all there is to it, ain’t no need to make it sound all fancy like them city folks do.
Tags: [Hispanic Horror, Latin American Cinema, Spanish Horror, Scary Movies, Halloween, The Orphanage, When Evil Lurks, Huesera The Bone Woman, The Devil’s Backbone, The Old Ways, Netflix Horror, Underrated Horror]
