What better accompaniment to the cold and dark of the Scottish winter than to stay inside and watch some scary cinema. ¡Qué Horror! presents new voices in the world of Mexican horror, following in the footsteps of the country’s long tradition with the genre. This programme presents everything from classic haunted house tales, cerebral stories that embrace the weird, creepy stop motion, and shorts that channel the spirit of the B movie in glorious fashion. So grab some popcorn and embrace the darkness with us this December to round out our 2025 events in spooky style.
📅 Saturday 13 December – doors open 7:30 pm, screening starts at 8pm
📍 St Peter’s Episcopal Church Hall, Lutton Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9PE
Our friends at Sabor al toque will be serving delicious Colombian street food from 7.30 before the screening so get down early!
Accessibility
This programme will screen with descriptive subtitles, transcribing both dialogue and key sounds and other key audio information from the film.
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Content warning: violence, gore, domestic abuse, human trafficking theme
Age restriction: 18+
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Short Film Programme (More to follow!)
Síndrome del impostor / Impostor Syndrome
Jenny Rosiquez / 2025 / Mexico / 13′
During a therapy session, a young horror writer reveals the mysterious and terrible events surrounding his creative process. Is he suffering from impostor syndrome? Or is he being influenced by something ancient and terrifying?
Año de casados / A Year of Marriage
Pablo Camargo López / 2025 / Mexico / 19’
A young couple receives a creature as a wedding gift. Will they be able to take care of it for a year to preserve their marriage?
La pecera / The Fish Tank
Victoria Garza / 2023 / Mexico / 12’
A mysterious fish woman’s quest for freedom uncovers a human trafficking ring after a stop at the seafood market reveals disturbing memories of her past life.
La piedra roja / The Red Stone
Jaime Jasso / 2024 / Mexico / 23’
