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Arturo Ripstein
September 11, 2025
Mikey Peralta Jr. explains why it's so exciting that Arturo Ripstein's Deep Crimson is coming to Criterion this October.
The Light On The Hill
July 1, 2025
Mikey Peralta Jr pens an essay about why he loves Latin American horror films so much and how they radicalized…
Santo Vs. The Riders of Terror
April 25, 2025
In the latest Horror En Espanol, Mikey Peralta, Jr. looks back at 'Santo Vs. The Riders of Terror' as underrated…
Wagner Moura in Elite Squad
March 31, 2025
Mikey Peralta Jr. examines the first three films by Brazilian filmmaker José Padilha and how his films examine violence in…
Jenna Ortega in American Carnage
February 19, 2025
Mikey Peralta Jr. looks at the 2022 horror-comedy 'American Carnage' and how it captures what it means to be a…
Argentinian horror
January 15, 2025
Mikey Peralta, Jr. spotlights a pair of Argentinian brothers whose horror films are simply not to be missed. Read more…
Ruth Ramos in The Untamed
December 19, 2024
Mikey Peralta, Jr. examines the strangely erotic 'The Untamed' and how it deals with issues of homophobia and repression in…
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in Pedro Paramo
November 20, 2024
Netflix's 'Pedro Páramo' boasts gorgeous cinematography and stellar performances, but still leaves the viewer wanting more.
Nahaules segment in Satanic Hispanics
October 7, 2024
From 'Satanic Hispanics' to 'Disappear Completely', these are 5 horror films perfect to watch this Hispanic Heritage Month.
August 7, 2024
Brazilian gore fest 'Skull: The Mask' melds exploitation film sensibilities with socio-political commentary about Brazil's violent past.
Transformed Pedro sitting on bed in The Wolf House
July 4, 2024
Mikey Peralta, Jr. examines the nightmarish animated horror film 'The Wolf House' and how it reflects Chile's troubled past.
Fede Alvarez
May 22, 2024
In this month's Horror En Español, Mikey Peralta, Jr. examines the impact of Latin filmmakers such as Fede Álvarez on…