‘1978’: Watch Gruesome New NSFW Trailer for the Torture-Fueled Political Thriller [Exclusive]
Dread Central is thrilled to exclusively unveil a chilling new trailer for 1978 out of the 2025 Cannes Market, the latest descent into realist madness from acclaimed filmmakers, the Onetti Brothers. A brutal blend of political horror and lingering, ominous dread, 1978 promises to be one of the most disturbing genre films of recent memory.
Set during the 1978 World Cup final between Argentina and Holland, the shocking film unfolds under the oppressive shadow of Argentina’s military dictatorship. A group of torturers raids a home and abducts several young people, dragging them to a clandestine detention center. But what begins as an inhumane interrogation quickly spirals into something far darker. The captors have taken the wrong group, and their victims are part of a macabre cult tied to an unknown, otherworldly force. What follows is a grotesque unraveling of violence, vengeance, and the supernatural, as the detention center itself transforms into a waking nightmare.
1978 stars an impressive ensemble of top-caliber talent, including Oscar winner Mario Alarcón (The Secret in Their Eyes), Oscar-nominee Agustín Pardella (Society of the Snow), and Carlos Portaluppi, the Oscar-nominated actor from Argentina 1985.
With its claustrophobic terror, historical resonance, and sure-to-be explosive performances, 1978 will undoubtedly mark the Onetti Brothers’ bold return. I predict it’ll soon become a must-watch for horror fans craving something thoughtful yet truly nightmarish.
Watch the exclusive trailer premiere below. But prepare yourself. Torment is only the beginning.
1978 screened at the Sitges Film Festival last year, the genre fest recently ranked as the number one of its kind worldwide by Dread Central and its panel of hand-selected industry experts.
Take a look at the official poster for the film from Black Mandala.
As this shocking political horror-thriller gains momentum, keep your eyes peeled here for news on a premiere this side of the pond.
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