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Establishing itself as the pioneering festival for the promotion of horror and fantasy cinema in Mexico, the Mexico City International Horror Film Festival, MACABRO, presents the activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of the event, which will take place from August 12 to 23 of this year across 20 physical venues and one digital venue.
From August 12 to 23, the Mexican capital will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Mexico City International Horror Film Festival, MACABRO. As with every edition, one of the most anticipated selections is the short films, which this year features over 60 national and international projects.
Redacción Macabro · 8 MIN
Every year, the Mexico City International Horror Film Festival, MACABRO, presents a series of special features for the delight of genre film fans. This 2026 will be no exception, as various screenings are planned that elevate the curation for the celebration of the festival's 25th anniversary.
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The Museo Mexicano del Diseño will host the Poster and Memorabilia Exhibition. Renowned critics and genre specialists present an iconic book that tells the story of these 25 years of…
Redacción Macabro · 4 MIN
The film Gaua, nominated for three Goya Awards, will be the opening film at the Teatro de la Ciudad “Esperanza Iris.” There will be a total of 19 physical venues and one digital venue, where the line-up of…
Redacción Macabro · 4 MIN
You have until midnight to create something unforgettable. Do you dare? Macabro: Mexico City International Horror Film Festival launches its call for entries for the third edition of “60…
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MACABRO CELEBRATES 25 YEARS AS THE LEADING FORCE IN HORROR CINEMA IN MEXICO AND LATIN AMERICA Two and a half decades of promoting, disseminating, driving, and developing the culture of horror…
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Don't miss FANTASTIKA PITCHING FORUM 2026 and discover its carefully curated selection of talent and projects A new edition of FANTASTIKA PITCHING FORUM is approaching, an online event designed for producers and…
Redacción Macabro · 3 MIN
Macabro celebrated its twenty-fourth edition, from August 19 to 31, 2025, as the first and largest fantasy and horror film festival in Mexico. The festival was conceived as a space for…
Redacción Macabro · 11 MIN
For the second consecutive year, Creepy Van Films and Macabro FICH are opening their feature-film screenplay call for entries for Mexican creators or foreign creators based in Mexico. The first call for entries opens…
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A community created by producers for producers A place to learn and connect where Ibero-American alliances are built to produce genre projects A platform that in 2026 will connect…
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