Black Mandala Films presents the horror feature 1978, directed by Luciano Onetti and Nicolás Onetti, the filmmakers behind ABRAKADABRA and WHAT THE WATERS LEFT BEHIND. The film combines political terror with occult horror and takes place during one of the darkest periods in Argentine history.
The film had its world premiere at the Sitges Catalonian International Film Festival, an event widely regarded as the world’s most important festival dedicated to fantasy and horror cinema. From its first screening the film drew attention for its uncompromising tone and its shocking narrative turns.
After its festival debut, 1978 went on to receive theatrical releases across several international territories. The film later became one of the most watched genre titles on HBO Latin America, confirming its strong appeal with both horror fans and mainstream audiences.
The story is set during the 1978 World Cup final between Argentina and Holland, at the height of the country’s military dictatorship. A group of torturers violently storm a house and abduct several young people, taking them to a clandestine detention centre.
What begins as a brutal and inhumane interrogation soon turns into something far worse. The captors have made a fatal mistake. The victims are not who they appear to be and are part of a sinister cult guided by an unknown supernatural force.
As reality begins to fracture and the violence escalates, the detention centre becomes a living nightmare where the torturers find themselves becoming the tortured.
With raw performances, a suffocating atmosphere, and a fearless combination of historical horror and the occult, 1978 presents a disturbing experience.
1978 is now available across major digital streaming platforms in North America, and is also available on DVD and Blu ray, bringing one of Latin America’s most talked about modern horror films to audiences looking for intense and unforgettable genre cinema.
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