Upiro (2027)
Director: Oscar Martín
Cast: Pauline Brisy, Javier Botet, Diego Anido, Victoria Cerrada, Tania Santana
Did you know? The film's title, "Upiro," is a direct reference to the Basque mythological creature—a vampiric spirit often depicted as a shape-shifting, blood-drinking entity—making it one of the few horror movies to explore this obscure Iberian folklore rather than the more common Eastern European vampire.
Why Watch: This atmospheric Spanish horror gem masterfully blends religious dread with folkloric vampire lore, delivering a slow-burn mystery that chills to the bone. With stunning period visuals and a gripping performance by its young novice lead, *Upiro* offers a fresh, blood-soaked take on faith, female agency, and ancient evil that genre fans won't want to miss.
In 1755 Spain, a young novice named Ana is dispatched to a secluded monastery, where a strange illness plagues the nuns. Teaming up with a rebellious priest, she unravels a forgotten myth and a sinister presence—a ravenous upiro thirsting for blood.