Luis Esquinas Chanes

A journey of years through many countries and film festivals; a nostalgic, adrenaline-fueled and rock-spirited immersion into the universe of cinephilia, in search of genre specialists, fans and filmmakers who speak of their shared passion for fantastic cinema; a whole international spiritual community united under the cathartic shadow of horror.

An analysis of the importance of sound in horror films.

A journey through the work of Spanish filmmaker Juan Piquer Simón (1935-2011).

An analysis of the importance of sound in horror films.

A journey through the work of Spanish filmmaker Juan Piquer Simón (1935-2011).

The story of the shooting of Satan's Blood (Escalofrío), a film directed by Carlos Puerto in 1978.

The story of the shooting of Satan's Blood (Escalofrío), a film directed by Carlos Puerto in 1978.

It analyzes the role Spain played as a natural and technical set for numerous international shoots. From the deserts of Almería to the coasts of the Canary Islands, and through the studios of Madrid and Barcelona, it explores the reasons why productions like those of Ray Harryhausen—undisputed master of stop-motion—found in our country the perfect ally: unique landscapes, talented technicians, and competitive operating costs. The documentary doesn’t just list locations; it also recreates, with archival photographs and period testimonies, the atmosphere of those shoots and their impact on the local industry.

It analyzes the role Spain played as a natural and technical set for numerous international shoots. From the deserts of Almería to the coasts of the Canary Islands, and through the studios of Madrid and Barcelona, it explores the reasons why productions like those of Ray Harryhausen—undisputed master of stop-motion—found in our country the perfect ally: unique landscapes, talented technicians, and competitive operating costs. The documentary doesn’t just list locations; it also recreates, with archival photographs and period testimonies, the atmosphere of those shoots and their impact on the local industry.