October is the month of costumes, scares, pumpkins, and witches—but it’s also the perfect time to enjoy the horror film genre, especially for those who love the festive spirit of the season. The Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT) will host a series of screenings featuring everything from generation-defining classics to groundbreaking modern horror films.
In collaboration with Macabro, Mexico City’s International Horror Film Festival, and as part of CECUT’s 43rd anniversary, audiences can enjoy the International Horror Film Showcase at Cineteca Tijuana from October 24 to 30. The lineup includes national and international premieres, as well as iconic titles that continue to haunt even the bravest viewers.
Now in its fourth consecutive year, the Carlos Monsiváis Theater once again celebrates the art of cinema, opening its doors to dozens of visitors who flock to enjoy the Seventh Art during the fall and winter seasons—when horror films reign supreme.
“Nights of Terror IV” Lineup at CECUT
It Needs Eyes
This psychological horror film follows Rowan, a teenage girl who, after a traumatic event, moves in with her aunt and becomes obsessed with online videos of a missing woman she believes is calling for help. Her fixation draws her into an online investigation that blurs the line between reality and fiction as she struggles with guilt and personal turmoil.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Date: Friday, October 24
Carrie
Based on Stephen King’s debut novel, this classic tells the story of Carrie, a high school girl with telekinetic powers who faces relentless bullying—until she reaches her breaking point, unleashing her fury in a tragic and unforgettable climax.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 25
Rosemary’s Baby
A young couple moves into a New York apartment building, unaware that their elderly neighbors are members of a satanic cult. When Rosemary becomes pregnant, she begins to unravel a terrifying truth about her unborn child.
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 25
Critters
A Kansas family fights for survival when deadly alien creatures land on their farm—until two intergalactic bounty hunters arrive to finish what the Browns started.
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Date: Sunday, October 26
The Other
A childless couple adopts an orphan with a dark past, but their dream of a peaceful family life quickly turns into a nightmare as violent memories resurface.
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Date: Sunday, October 26
Pet Sematary
The Creed family moves to a new home in Maine, discovering a nearby pet cemetery—and an ancient burial ground beyond it. When tragedy strikes, their decision to defy nature unleashes horrifying consequences that explore grief, loss, and the cost of resurrection.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Date: Sunday, October 26
Succubus
A new father, exhausted and struggling with his marriage, turns to a dating app and becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman who may not be human. His dangerous connection with her spirals into a supernatural nightmare that feeds on his fears.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, October 28
The Exorcist
Adapted from William Peter Blatty’s novel and inspired by a real 1949 exorcism, this horror classic follows a mother desperate to save her 12-year-old daughter from demonic possession. Two priests risk everything to confront the evil within.
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, October 28
Hunting Matthew Nichols
Documentary filmmaker Tara Nichols investigates the mysterious disappearance of her brother, Matthew, who vanished 23 years earlier. As she digs deeper, she uncovers disturbing evidence suggesting he might still be alive—turning her project into a chilling found-footage horror story.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, October 29
Ánimus
A live-cinema presentation blending film performance and conceptual exploration of the term “ánimus.” Details on this innovative format remain limited.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, October 30
This beloved horror film series has become a seasonal favorite for many. If you’re a true horror fan, don’t miss this week packed with outstanding films.
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