175 Brazilian Horror Films

Filme B - Entre Mortos e Vivos

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Kill Me Please

2015 • 101 min

In Rio de Janeiro's Barra da Tijuca, a series of murders grips the West Side. Initially, local teenagers are drawn to the morbid spectacle, but their fascination gradually poisons their lives. Fifteen-year-old Bia is among them. Following a close brush…

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Hellhound

2024 • 23 min

A mysterious package arrives, bringing together two friends who have grown apart. Their rekindled connection is tested when the package's origins suggest something beyond a simple joke, threatening to unravel their friendship.

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The Pandemic Anthology

2020 • 86 min

The year 2020 marked a turning point when a virus brought the world to a standstill. During the initial months of quarantine and widespread uncertainty, the Fantaspoa Film Festival held a contest, inviting filmmakers globally to create stories about the…

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The Strange World of Coffin Joe

1968 • 80 min

Coffin Joe presents an anthology of three unsettling horror tales. The stories feature a peculiar dollmaker, a balloon vendor with a disturbing obsession, and a professor who conducts gruesome rituals.

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Encosto

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7.5

Shock: Evil Entertainment

1984 • 77 min

During a rock concert, Samu and his friends become aware that they are being observed.

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Um Dia é da Vida, o Outro da Morte

2017 • 20 min

A body is discovered on university grounds in the morning. Once the investigation team arrives, the campus is locked down, trapping everyone inside. The mystery unfolds: who is the killer? What secret does Julia intend to share with André? And…

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6.9

Bury Your Dead

2025 • 128 min

Horror

In rural Brazil, Edgar Wilson collects roadkill and longs to leave his quiet life with Nete. Their plans change when Nete joins a family in an apocalyptic cult, leaving Edgar with a difficult choice. As the world faces destruction, Edgar…

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Clarisse or Something About Us

2015 • 84 min

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…

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The End of Man

1971 • 79 min

A naked stranger washes ashore near a town and begins performing miracles, quickly becoming a figure of messianic belief whose actions will have far-reaching global consequences.

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Incredible, Fantastic, Extraordinary

1969 • 90 min

This story originated as a popular radio show that ran for eleven years, from 1947 to 1958, until its creator, Henrique Foreis "Almirante" Domingues, suffered a stroke. The show featured hundreds of horror stories, presented as true accounts, submitted by…

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Dark Sea

2013 • 105 min

A mysterious black mass appears off the coast, unleashing devastation on a fishing village. Amidst the chaos, a solitary albino risks everything for the woman he loves.

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Egum

2020 • 23 min

Years after leaving the country following his brother's murder, a celebrated journalist returns home to care for his mother, who is unwell with a mysterious illness. One night, he is visited by two strangers. As strange events occur, suggesting something…

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Memórias do Medo

2023 • 37 min

This original film from O POVO+ weaves together five supernatural stories from Ceará, creating a suspenseful atmosphere where reality and fiction become difficult to distinguish. The stories include the exhumation of a body, a child with unusual behavior, a woman…

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Trilogy of Terror

1968 • 115 min

This anthology film features three segments by leading Brazilian directors of the 20th century. First, a mother turns to black magic, making a pact with the Devil to cure her son's illness by offering a virgin. Next, a working-class man…

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Blondie

2016 • 3 min

Two students stuck in detention debate the proper ritual for calling upon Blondie, a local Brazilian myth. One of them attempts the summoning. It succeeds.

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Distritc 666

2022 • 82 min

In a bleak future, a group of young people uncover hidden truths about the pandemic from the government. As they struggle against an oppressive regime, they fight for survival.

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Retrato Falado de Uma Mulher Sem Pudor

1982 • 93 min

A model is discovered dead in the bathtub of her mansion. A police officer begins an investigation, questioning the wealthy and influential men in her life.

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Last Rites

2010 • 20 min

This film follows a man as he settles into a new home rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a devoutly religious person. The story unfolds over three days, depicting his experiences with the alleged haunting.

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The Reincarnation of Sex

1982 • 80 min

Patricia loves Artur, who works on her family's farm. They are deeply happy and have many plans for the future. However, Patricia's father violently murders Artur, causing Patricia to die of grief. Years later, their spirits begin to haunt the…

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Winter

2022 • 69 min

Following a traumatic experience, Rodrigo and Beatriz invite their friend Ana to isolate with them at their home during the pandemic. The first few days pass with a subtly charged atmosphere between the three of them, but nothing unusual. Then,…

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Dark Corners: The Legacy of Pietra

2024 • 90 min

Orphan sisters Clarice and Beatriz face a bleak future, burdened by debt and lacking opportunities. Their lives change when they unexpectedly inherit the house of their distant aunt, Pietra. Soon after, Beatriz discovers a magical object that transports her to…

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The Prophet of Hunger

1970 • 93 min

A fakir finds work in a crumbling circus, where he and his fellow performers are forced to increasingly bizarre acts to draw crowds and survive. Their performances become increasingly unsettling, leading to their isolation. The line between reality and storytelling…

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O Juízo

2019 • 99 min

Augusto relocates his family to a neglected farm, inherited from his grandfather, seeking a fresh start. The farm, however, is burdened by the history of Couraça, a former slave who seeks retribution against Augusto's family for a past betrayal.

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Excitation

1977 • 90 min

Helena and Renato relocate from the city to a beachfront house, hoping the peaceful setting will help Helena overcome her anxiety. However, she starts experiencing disturbing hallucinations, and the house's unusual appliances seem to activate on their own. As these…

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Os Crimes da Rua do Arvoredo

2020 • 9 min

"Crimes on Rua do Arvoredo" is a true story set in 1863-1864 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The perpetrators lured victims before killing them and then processed body parts into sausages, which they sold from a butcher shop in the city.

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Table for Two

2016 • 5 min

The film captures a delectable meal with incredible detail, shown at 240 frames per second.

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Blood Sings

2020 • 88 min

Two monster friends part ways and go their separate ways. Decades later, Naiana is a high school teacher in a small coastal town, where a hotel undergoing renovation gives off an unusual feeling. Three thousand kilometers away, Diego finds himself…

5.0

Continent

2024 • 116 min

Amanda returns to her family's farm in rural southern Brazil after 15 years in France, accompanied by her boyfriend, Martin. She discovers her father is in a coma as tensions rise among the workers. Helô, the village's only doctor, dedicates…

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Destino das Sombras

2023 • 104 min

Marcos and Sérgio take a weekend trip to the countryside, with Marcos bringing his young daughter. They are visited by Mrs. Ária, the unsettling caretaker of the property, who recounts a story about a child who disappeared from the land.…

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Bad Apple

1908 • 32 min

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A Wolf at the Door

2013 • 98 min

Drama, Thriller, Crime

When their child is kidnapped, two parents find their love turning to resentment and panic fueling suspicion between them.

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Weird Stories

2019 • 73 min

HISTÓRIAS ESTRANHAS (Stranger Tales), created by Ricardo Ghiorzi ("The Curse of Sanguanel," "Beyond the Grave"), is a suspenseful, horror-tinged fantasy collection. It features eight segments, each produced by independent Brazilian film companies and directed by leading filmmakers in the country's…

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Carniçal

2015

Felipe leads a hidden life, and his relationship with an older woman is disapproved of by his critical mother. The arrival of a traveling group of gypsies triggers a revelation that changes everything.

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Zombio

1999 • 45 min

A couple of wealthy ecologists seeking a romantic getaway on a remote island in the Uruguay River discover a terrifying reality: they are trapped with hungry zombies led by a sinister priestess. They must fight for survival. Separately, a serial…

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Pop Ritual

2019 • 20 min

A priest captures a vampire and holds him captive, conducting unusual scientific experiments. Their interactions evolve into a complex, hallucinatory relationship blurring the lines between eroticism and the supernatural.

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Dark Fables

2015 • 93 min

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

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Sugar Dead

2021 • 23 min

A young woman with a trusting nature becomes entangled with the driven owner of a sugar dating service. He orchestrates a disturbing scheme designed to maximize his financial gains.

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Dark Amazon

2014 • 83 min

A film crew follows a team of researchers as they work on a major disease breakthrough deep in the rainforest. Their journey takes a dangerous turn when they are forced to fight for survival amidst deadly threats.

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Mirror of Flesh

1984 • 102 min

An executive and his wife's lives are upended when they acquire a mirror at auction. The unusual object awakens intense sexual desires in them. Their friends who visit their home are also affected by the mirror's strange influence.

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Enigma for Demons

1975 • 98 min

A wealthy heiress travels from Buenos Aires to Belo Horizonte to claim her inheritance. Following a visit to her mother's grave where she takes a rose, she starts receiving persistent phone calls from a mysterious caller who insists the flower…

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Histórias Estranhas 2

2024 • 82 min

The latest installment in the Stranger Tales film series presents six new stories centered around the theme of demons and possessions.

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Massacre County

2015 • 113 min

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.

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Uptake Fear

2015 • 90 min

Marcus faces a relentless string of misfortunes. Starting with having to break his rear window to escape his cramped car, his workday is made worse by covering for a privileged colleague who is embezzling money and harassing female coworkers. He's…

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All the Colors of the Night

2015 • 70 min

Iris lives a solitary life in a large apartment overlooking the sea, finding peaceful isolation from the city. Evenings transform her home into a lively party venue, with Iris as its center of attention. One morning, she discovers a body…

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Trancado por Dentro

1989 • 14 min

Paralyzed, Bóris is alone with the attractive Cacau while his wife Ivette is out. The unexpected arrival of Cacau's boyfriend, Cadú, leads to a night of sexual encounters, sadism, and violence. Ivette's return reveals the disturbing fantasies of Bóris's mind,…

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The Capitol of the Dead

2008 • 87 min

In 1883, Father Dom Bosco, an Italian priest, foresaw a future where humanity would be judged, with the city of Brasília as the setting. He also envisioned three generations spanning sixty years, with the first two generations facing trials of…

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Dead Fetus

2003 • 59 min

A violent gang of metalheads terrorizes the streets, brutally attacking and killing anyone they encounter. Driven to desperation by the escalating violence, a socially isolated man with a developing fetus growing on his head resolves to learn martial arts and…

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Pampa Feroz

2015 • 22 min

This is an exciting story set in Brazil about a werewolf. Directed by Peter Bayestorf, the second installment in the Black Fables series features special effects from our own monster studio.

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The Night of the Vampires

2023 • 99 min

Justine, a well-known TV commercial actress raised by adoptive parents, is invited to a party to meet her biological family. Her parents own a successful butcher shop. The story then follows a series of strange and unsettling events connected to…

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Satanikus: O Anjo das Trevas

1982 • 8 min

A group devoted to a satanic cult conducts a ritual, inadvertently unleashing a deadly demon.

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Era dos Mortos

2007 • 40 min

Amidst a zombie outbreak, the film follows a man and the individuals he encounters. Their path together is not one of camaraderie and mutual aid; instead, their interactions are marked by conflict and self-interest.

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The Devil's Knot

2018 • 128 min

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…

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Stop 88

1978 • 110 min

In 1994, an explosion at a chemical plant contaminated Parada 88. Now, the city's residents live in plastic tunnels, a necessary measure to survive because oxygen is a precious resource that must be recycled. When Joaquim wins the lottery and…

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Cemetery of Lost Souls

2020 • 94 min

A Jesuit priest and his followers become corrupted by the power of Cipriano's Black Book, unleashing a period of terror in colonial Brazil. They are eventually cursed to live eternally buried beneath a cemetery. Centuries later, they plot their escape…

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Hour of Fear

1986 • 78 min

In São Paulo, Alberto is a disturbed and violent man who murders women. His mother enables his behavior, cleaning up his messes. After killing his mother's employee, Eliana, by stabbing her in the bathtub, they bury her in their backyard.…

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13 Weird Stories

2015 • 123 min

This collection features 13 unsettling horror stories from independent filmmakers in Southern Brazil. Exploring themes of ghosts, serial killers, and demons, these films present uniquely strange and disturbing narratives.

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Cova Aberta

2013 • 21 min

Roberta offers a ride to a stranger, unaware that a truck driver is hunting the girl.

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At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul

1964 • 83 min

Horror, Thriller, Fantasy

In a quiet Brazilian village, Zé do Caixão, known as "Zé from the Coffin," is an undertaker. He is married but dreams of having a child with special abilities, a wish he can't fulfill because his wife is infertile. Deeply…

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This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse

1967 • 108 min

Horror, Thriller, Fantasy

In a close-knit town, Zé do Caixão, the unusual undertaker, returns with a renewed intensity, driven by a relentless search for the ideal partner. His pursuit leaves a path of fear. He is joined in this mission by his hunchbacked…

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When the Gods Fall Asleep

1972 • 77 min

Finis Hominis dedicates himself to correcting injustices, revealing corruption, and resolving the widespread social turmoil he observes.

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Nevermore - Três Pesadelos e Um Delírio de Edgar Allan Poe

2011 • 45 min

This film presents adaptations of three short stories – "Berenice," "Morella," and "The Raven," alongside a poem – by Edgar Allan Poe, offering a fresh cinematic take on his iconic works. The films delve into the sensuality, opium-fueled dreams, and…

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The Heart That Told Too Much

2013 • 37 min

Evanildo is confined to a mental asylum for an unusual offense. He insists he possesses heightened hearing, yet maintains a composed demeanor. Recounting the details of his crime, we gain a glimpse into the depths of his psyche.

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Intruso

2016 • 80 min

A stranger arrives and imposes strict rules on a typical family, demanding absolute obedience and decorum. They are compelled to adhere to his demands, suppressing their own desires and acting with utmost restraint.

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The Leguminous Monster from Outer Space 2

2006 • 61 min

After surviving a gunshot at the end of the first part, the Vegetable Monster is wounded. He is rescued by a shy veterinarian, who is mistreated by the colonists in southern Brazil. The veterinarian then decides to use the alien…

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A Capital dos Mortos 2: Mundo Morto

2015 • 71 min

Five years after the events of "The Capital of the Dead," Lucas teams up with the deeply affected Denise. They struggle to maintain their mental well-being while battling the undead in a world where zombies are far from the biggest…

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Babu - Damned Revenge

1996 • 85 min

This extremely low-budget, video-shot horror film from Brazil depicts a devil worship cult that sacrifices women to Satan.

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Bacurau

2019 • 131 min • Budget $1M • Box office $3M

Mystery, Western, Thriller

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.

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Coffin Joe Tales

1997 • 75 min

After being raped and murdered, a woman is reborn as Maria Imaculada, a seemingly gentle housemaid. Beneath her innocent appearance, however, lies a hidden darkness. She secretly performs satanic rituals in her room, subtly manipulating the lives of the family…

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Os Mortos

2015 • 25 min

A plumber arrives at a deserted house and encounters its reclusive former owner. He discovers the man is in the middle of a paranormal experiment.

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Memoirs of a Strangler of Blondes

1971 • 71 min

Julio Bressane's debut film, shot while he was in exile, tells the story of a man who repeatedly murders women who share similar characteristics, in the same locations, and using the same methods. The film was shot on the streets…

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Estômago: A Gastronomic Story

2007 • 113 min • Budget $536K

Drama, Comedy, Mystery

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…

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The Cannibal Club

2019 • 80 min

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…

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The Devil Lives Here

2016 • 77 min

Three teenagers spend a weekend visiting a friend at his family's historic farmhouse. They soon find themselves unexpectedly caught in the midst of a centuries-old conflict between good and evil.

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Virgin Cheerleaders in Chains

2018 • 94 min

A clumsy group making a cheap horror film in an old orphanage realizes a family of brutal killers has taken control of their story.

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Twins

1999 • 75 min

Iara and Marilena, identical twins who enjoy playing games and tricking men by impersonating one another, find their lives turned upside down when they both fall for the same man. This shared affection ignites a fierce and destructive rivalry between…

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Peixe Podre

2005 • 20 min

In the Perocão region of Garapari, Espírito Santo, a fish from the lake contaminates those who consume it. The people who eat the fish are transformed into flesh-hungry zombies.

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Peixe Podre 2

2006 • 14 min

Fish are contaminated by a mixture of detergent, shampoo, mothballs, and other substances dumped into the water they swim in. Humans who eat the fish then transform into terrifying creatures.

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Chupa-Cabras

2005 • 16 min

He was taken away. He wasn't alone.

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The Curse

2021 • 52 min

Marina and Juvenal are taking pictures in front of an old woman's house during a walk in the countryside. The woman becomes irritated and, it turns out, is a witch. She curses the couple with a wound that consumes flesh.

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A Werewolf in the Amazon

2005 • 77 min

Five friends journey deep into the Amazon in search of a potent hallucinogenic drug. Their quest takes a dangerous turn when they encounter Dr. Moreau, a deranged scientist, and his terrifying creations – monstrous beings made from animal and human…

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My Dead Ones

2018 • 112 min

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

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The Grotto

2020 • 98 min

Horror

Following a cave-in, four people are discovered dead. Forensic evidence suggests the sole survivor is responsible. He maintains his innocence, claiming his wife committed the murders. The impossible twist? His wife is among the victims.

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Curupira: O Demônio da Floresta

2021 • 82 min

Six friends – Beto, Marcos, Diana, Kauã, Carol, and Jessica – go for a walk in the woods one weekend. They soon find themselves being hunted by a mysterious creature and must seek help from an old hunter.

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The Awakening of the Beast

1970 • 93 min

Horror, Drama

Set in the 1960s, the film follows a psychiatrist who conducts an experimental study using LSD on four volunteers. He hopes to understand how the drug affects people's minds and behavior. The experiment takes a troubling turn when one participant…

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O Saci

2015 • 18 min

A young girl ventures into the woods for milk and learns of Saci, a spirit who punishes those who show disrespect to the forest's inhabitants.

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3 Cortes

2006 • 54 min

"3 Cortes" presents three shocking, graphic short films from Brazilian filmmakers. "Sozinho" follows a man's encounter with a woman he met, who has a disturbing surprise awaiting him at her home. "Coleção de Humanos Mortos" depicts a young man tormented…

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Coffin Joe Born Again

2015 • 7 min

Legendary filmmaker Jose Mojica Marins, along with Marcelo Colaiacovo and Nilson Primitivo, crafted this experimental horror film. Following two heart attacks in 2014, the Brazilian master returns with new footage and an original script. These rare images were discovered by…

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Hard Labor

2011 • 99 min

Drama, Horror

When Helena's husband is laid off, she takes a leap and opens her own grocery store. But as odd things start happening within the store, Helena begins to doubt her own mind.

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Satanikus

1997 • 35 min

A group devoted to a satanic cult conducts a ritual that unleashes a deadly demon.

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Dead of Night

1945 • 103 min

Horror, Thriller

Architect Walter Craig seeks countryside work and finds himself drawn into a disturbing mystery at a remote farmhouse. His recurring nightmare begins to bleed into reality as guests arrive and share strange stories. Walter is haunted by the feeling that…

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Skull: The Mask

2020 • 89 min

An ancient mask animates, taking on human form to carry out brutal acts of revenge for the god it represents.

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Nuclear Shelter

1981 • 85 min

Nuclear explosions have poisoned Earth, leaving the environment radioactive. The remaining humans live underground in a shelter governed by scientists. Following an event within the shelter, a group of dissenting scientists challenge their authority after discovering a potential path back…

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The Strange Hostel of Naked Pleasures

1976 • 79 min

A diverse group of people seeking refuge from a fierce storm find themselves stranded at a remote guest house, run by an enigmatic owner.

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As Noites Diabólicas de Paula Clossidy

2017 • 15 min

A doctor accepts a dinner invitation from her admired writer, Paula Clossidy, only to discover the author is even more enigmatic than her novels suggest. Based on a short story by R. F. Lucchetti.

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Claudio

2022 • 10 min

Claudio strolls through the city, unaware of a person tailing him.

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The Macabre Sarcophagus

2005 • 53 min

A CIA agent uncovers a document detailing a Brazilian scientist's work to reanimate deceased Nazis, including Adolf Hitler, into mummified figures.

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A Macabra Biblioteca do Dr. Lucchetti

2017 • 37 min

This documentary profiles Rubens Francisco Luchetti, a prominent Brazilian writer often called the "pope of pulp."

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Road To The Mouth Of Hell

2024

Returning from a trip, a group of young people pick up a lost teenage girl on the road. When the driver abandons them, they decide to spend the night at the girl's house, unaware it will be a terrible mistake.

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