Multiple New Horror Titles to Be Featured in Cannes’ Fantastic Pavilion Screenings
Cannes is bringing the screams to their Fantastic Pavilion Gala screenings with a lineup of exciting new horror films, reports Variety.
Said Pablo Guisa Koestinger, executive director of the Fantastic Pavilion, “With its 2026 edition, the section continues to position itself as a focused platform for elevated genre cinema, balancing arthouse sensibilities with clear commercial potential across global markets.”
Koestinger also noted that this year’s lineup, “leans heavily into psychological and atmospheric horror,” with multiple projects exploring “grief, isolation and belief systems through high-concept frameworks.”
Sounds good to us!
The screenings are set to take place between May 12-18 at Cannes’ Marché du Film.
Check out the full list of titles below:
El Convento (May 12th)
(Spain, Italy, Uruguay)
Directed by Ángel Manuel Chivite and Luis Galindo
Claiming the Opening Gala spot, this Spanish period horror-thriller follows two young women who enter a cloistered religious institution in 1750 and discover a dark secret connected to its leadership. Inspired by historical accounts and represented by Film Sharks, it creates “a tense, confined atmosphere focusing on themes of faith, imprisonment, and concealed identities.” Starring Ana Álvarez and Alfonsina Carrocio.
Hinter (May 13th)
(U.S.)
Directed by Britt Falardeau
Led by Deaf actor and comedian Harold Foxx and directed by Britt Falardeau, this horror blends “atmospheric genre elements with a character-driven approach, continuing the filmmaker’s exploration of psychological tension within contained environments.” Produced by Sostis Productions and Rocket Soul Studios.
The Endless (May 14th)
(Mexico)
Directed by Fabián Archondo
Sold by AltaTensión, it shows a woman spiraling after personal loss who is admitted to a remote desert retreat that promises transformation, only for it to reveal ties to a secret cult. While it’s positioned as an elevated horror, the project combines “psychological breakdown with supernatural undertones.”
The Trail of the Wolf (May 15th)
(Spain, Argentina)
Directed by Mª Ángeles Hernández
Set in a dystopian future shaped by climate collapse and authoritarian policies, the story follows a woman navigating familial trauma and societal decay, while a controversial vaccine begins to show lethal side effects decades after its rollout. The film is produced by Barcelona’s Mr. Miyagi Films.
Key of Bones (May 16th)
(U.S.)
Directed by Tony Armer
When a waitress, a ghost tour guide and a tourist accidentally awaken a curse, the consequences are dire. Produced and directed by Tony Armer, this supernatural pirate horror merges maritime mythology with ghost-story elements, “targeting genre audiences with a more overtly commercial hook.” Also written by Armer.
Last Chance Motel (May 17th)
(U.S.)
Directed by Danielle Harris and Scout Taylor-Compton
Shifting into neo-noir territory, it follows a newlywed couple whose dream wedding turns into a nightmare. It’s a contained thriller set against “a transient roadside backdrop, while maintaining the section’s emphasis on character-driven suspense.” Harris and Taylor-Compton also star.
House of Atreus (May 18th)
(Spain)
After years away, Goio returns home for one night to care for his sick father – but this is no ordinary family reunion. Leaning into creature-driven horror, the film offers a “more traditional but visually stylized take on the genre.” Directed by David Hebrero (“Everyone Will Burn”) and produced by Garajonay Producciones, it’s represented in Cannes by Raabta International.
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