17 Essential Brazilian Horror Films

A poor teenager trying to break free from a human trafficker faces a difficult choice: stay true to his values or do whatever it takes to survive.

Stênio works the night shift at a morgue and can talk to the dead. Every night, the bodies brought in to him speak to him.

Clara, a solitary nurse living in the suburbs of São Paulo, takes a job as nanny for wealthy and enigmatic Ana's baby before it's born. A close connection forms between the two women, but Clara soon uncovers a disturbing truth…

A group of children goes on a dark adventure, encountering figures from Brazilian folklore: a werewolf, a witch, a ghost, monsters, and the Saci.

In Rio de Janeiro, a young doctor manages patient transfers between public hospitals. His world is upended when a patient vanishes without a trace, seemingly disappearing from the records. As the doctor investigates the disappearance, he begins to question his…

A restaurant owner's breaking point arrives during a botched robbery. He takes everyone – criminals and patrons – hostage, holding them at gunpoint. The situation spirals into a terrifying ordeal driven by his increasingly erratic behavior and primal urges.

In the remote Brazilian backlands, the town of Bacurau is grieving the death of its 94-year-old matriarch, Carmelita. Shortly after her passing, the townspeople discover that Bacurau has disappeared from virtually all maps.

A man gifted with spiritual abilities learns from his mentor that a powerful demonic force is poised to destroy his daughter's soul. His mentor urges him to take extreme action to stop the impending destruction.

A desolate quarry borders a vibrant forest. A father, gravely ill, observes his daughter. Old resentments surface. Memories of the deceased are stirred by blood, objects, shadows, and dreams, deeply affecting Clarisse amidst this landscape of beauty and pain. Her…

Following a gruesome murder of several young people in a forest mansion, a clown covered in blood is discovered. He attempts to convince the investigating officer of his innocence.

In a competitive world, Raimundo Nonato finds success through his cooking. Across different social circles, this seemingly gentle young man develops his culinary skills and sharpens his knives, and then he falls in love. Jorge's clever, humorous story uses food…

Grief-stricken after the loss of her baby, Joana seeks solace in Peruibe, a quiet coastal town famous for UFO sightings. Following a brief encounter, she accidentally causes a fatal accident. Joana then develops an unusual connection with Maria, the victim's…

In Brazil's history of slavery, a sugar cane plantation was a site of unimaginable cruelty. Decades later, the plantation's brutal past lingers within its walls, subtly influencing the present. When unsettling occurrences begin, death returns to the farm. The film…

Beneath the unassuming exterior of a film student, Davi harbors a hidden history poised for exposure.

When a child is forced to take on adult responsibilities due to her father’s illness and the loss of her mother, the usual family dynamic is flipped. Her childhood transforms into a significant struggle, and the parents' hopes for raising…

Davi Carvalho, a psychology professor who writes about projecting past traumas onto paranormal experiences, has his life enter with Renata, a student from another city. She seeks his help for her sister, Julia, who is being tormented. Julia’s father believes…

Otavio and Gilda are a wealthy Brazilian couple with a disturbing habit: they eat their employees. Otavio runs a private security company and is a member of The Cannibal Club. Their lives are threatened when Gilda stumbles upon a secret…