The collection "The Female Bite: Women Vampires" pays homage to a genre that merges visceral horror with a personal backdrop, redefining terror worldwide and inspiring many genre lovers. Through three films of fantastique cinema, the figure of the female vampire in film is explored from the late 20th century to the present. A reinterpretation that focuses on giving an unexpected twist to the legendary vampire creature.
Japanese horror has revolutionized the horror film industry for many, tormenting numerous viewers in the West and East alike. Films like "Bloodsuckers" and "The Babadook" have emerged as a new way to express fear through everyday issues as disturbing as ghosts and legends, exploring grief, psychological horrors, and themes like pain, anxiety, and depression.
Additionally, the collection includes experimental short films like "A Place Without Fear," which challenge viewers and immerse them in survival situations through creative narratives, visual effects, and camera plays. This genre has allowed the expression of concerns of the human psyche and redefined concepts such as the role of women, becoming a favorite of the public.
The MUBI platform has decided to bring a horror collection and the exclusive premiere of "The Substance" by Coralie Fargeat, a fable that talks about toxic beauty and the consequences of our desires. The film has received recognition and success at the box office, reaching millions of viewers in Mexico and Latin America.
The horror films of the collection "Cursed Flowers" contrast timeless narratives that have horrified generations with references to cultures with ancestral traditions, as seen in films like "Midsommar," "Lips of Blood," and "Trouble Every Day." These stories show women taking control and exploring contemporary fears through vampiric metaphors and other horror elements.
Finally, horror has evolved with works that integrate real issues and primal drives of the psyche into innovative narratives, as reflected in films like "Ringu," "Retribution," and "The Wicker Man." The genre has found a revolutionary air by addressing deep concerns of humanity and offering viewers immersive and terrifying experiences.
