ABSTRACT
Spanish horror is thriving today, despite having been haunted by ghosts from the past: the genre was subjected to widespread disregard during the 1980s and bore the weight of a tradition that was born under the oppression of dictatorship. Since the start of the 21st century, there has been a steady growth of films within both the mainstream and independent arenas. Spanish horror has also embraced the utilization of English language as a vessel to appeal to global audiences. The Spanish horror industry is currently lacking in diversity when it comes to creative talent. Most producers, directors and writers in this field are men, with women historically underrepresented. Streaming platforms have moderately favored the production of both horror films and series.
