Spanish Horror: A Beginner s Guide
By Jim Vorel | February 26, 2021 | 3:40pm
When it comes to countries with illustrious histories of horror cinema, Spain is both well-represented and a bit overlooked by some all the same. Perhaps it’s the relative geographical proximity to Italy with its indefatigable supply of lurid giallo, slashers, zombies and monster movies that makes Spanish horror seem less celebrated by way of comparison. It could be that Spanish horror cinema simply doesn’t benefit from quite the same international name recognition that goes along with famed Italian horror directors such as Mario Bava, Dario Argento or Lucio Fulci, despite films that tread some of the same stylistic territory. For whatever reason, Spanish horror cinema is more of an acquired taste; a cultivated appreciation that many of the most ardent horror geeks share.
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Interview: T’Nia Miller
In “T’Nia Miller: ‘I never saw a queer person on TV when I was growing up,’”Alim Kheraj (
The Guardian) interviews T’Nia Miller the British actor of Jamaican heritage, star of
Years and Years and
The Haunting of Bly Manor who “reflects on coming out as lesbian to her mum, facing racism at drama school and the progress–or not–of the Black Lives Movement.” Here are excerpts:
When T’Nia Miller first told her mother that she was dating a woman, she explained to her mum that she wasn’t there to see her have sex with men, so this was no different. “It’s just about me having really good friendships and beauty in my life,” she recalls saying. “That was it. We never had more of a conversation than that. If she had any issues, they were hers to deal with, not mine. She knew that. She’s a very educated, very well-read woman. For her, coming to terms with it was easy.”
Money Heist, filming season 3 & 4 in Madrid
Madrid is fast becoming one of the most attractive and cost-effective European cities in which to shoot film and TV productions. It benefits from Spain’s enhanced tax rebate for production, top-flight English and Spanish-speaking crews and film- friendly streets and combines a rich filmmaking tradition with visually stunning historical and contemporary architecture, and a relatively inexpensive cost of living.
The Madrid Film Office (MFO) is the first port of call for all producers shooting in the city. “We offer guidance in filming locations and permits, advice on production and post-production logistics, and mediation with the city authorities and public and private institutions,” says Angeles Vacas, coordinator of MFO.