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Zaragoza Fear Festan: Second Edition Promises a Month of Horror and Fantasy
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A free, month-long festival will bring chilling cinema and artistic exhibitions to Zaragoza, Spain, from October 22 to November 16.
Zaragoza, Spain – The cultural association Zaragoza Fear, in collaboration with Filmoteca de Zaragoza, multiverso Zaragoza, Centros Cívicos de Zaragoza, and Ediciones 79, is set to unleash its second annual Zaragoza Fear festan, a celebration of horror and fantasy cinema. The festival kicks off on Wednesday,October 22,with a surprise film screening at La Vía Láctea (Doctor Palomar 25).
Did you know? – Zaragoza Fear Festan is a free festival, offering a month of horror and fantasy cinema. Screenings will be held at various locations, including the Zaragoza Film Archive and several Civic Centers.Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to secure your spot.
Core Screenings at Zaragoza Film Archive
From October 29 to October 31, the Zaragoza Film Archive will serve as the festival’s central hub. The schedule includes a screening of Andrew Leman‘s medium-length film, “Call of Cthulhu” (2005), accompanied by a live musical performance by Nave on October 29. Fans of classic horror will be thrilled by the October 30 showing of John Carpenter’s “In the Mouth of Fear” (1994), described as “cult cinema for exquisite palates.” Halloween night, October 31, promises a double feature of “Reanimator” and “The Void” (2016, directed by Steven konstansky and Jeremy guillespie), with additional surprises planned.
Pro tip: – Check the festival website for the most up-to-date schedule and venue data. Arrive early for screenings, especially those at the Zaragoza Film Archive. Consider bringing a friend to share the thrills and chills of the festival.
november Lineup Expands the Terror
The festival continues at the Zaragoza Film Library on November 6 and 7. On November 6, the celebrated Italian director Dario Argento’s “Suspiria” (1977) will be presented. A special event is planned for November 7, marking the 50th anniversary of “The Possessed One,” featuring a post-screening discussion with the film’s star, Marian Salgado, who will share behind-the-scenes anecdotes and curiosities.November 8 will feature a double program of intense horror with Mathieu Turi’s “Dark Side” (2023) and Neil Marshall’s “The Descent” (2005), offering “underground terror for Saturday night.”
Reader question: – Are there any events beyond film screenings? Yes! The festival includes an exhibition of illustrations by Aragonese cartoonist Álvaro Ortiz, titled “Álvaro Ortiz against Cinema.” The exhibition will be hosted at the Casetas Civic Center.
Civic centers Bring Horror to the Outskirts
This year, the Zaragoza Fear Festan expands its reach through a new partnership with Zaragoza Civic Centers. This collaboration will bring the best of fantasy and horror cinema to neighborhoods throughout the Aragonese capital. On Saturday, November 15, John Carpenter’s iconic “The Thing” (1982) will be screened at the Casetas Civic Center. The Casetas Civic Center will also host an exhibition of illustrations by Aragonese cartoonist Álvaro Ortiz, titled “Álvaro Ortiz against Cinema,” inspired by horror and fantasy films.
The festival culminates on Sunday, november 16, with a screening of Frank Darabont’s
