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Biblioteca Vasconcelos to host free Mexican horror film series
The Biblioteca Vasconcelos is marking its 20th anniversary with a free Mexican film series called “Historias de lo extraño.”
It will hold nine screenings in the library’s auditorium from October 13 to November 15, 2026.
The films explore ghosts, witchcraft, legends and other mysteries.
Four films by director Carlos Enrique Taboada are included, among them “Hasta el viento tiene miedo” and “Veneno para las hadas.”
A family-friendly animated film, “La leyenda de la Nahuala,” is scheduled for October 30.
The program also includes “Todos hemos pecado” on October 31, for audiences aged 15 and older.
The series brings together classic and newer Mexican films, with screenings for different audiences.
Biblioteca Vasconcelos will host nine free screenings of Mexican horror and mystery films from October 13 to November 15, 2026.
The series, titled Historias de lo extraño, is part of the library’s 20th-anniversary activities.
The program includes four films by director Carlos Enrique Taboada.
It will also feature an animated film for children and families, alongside films and short works for other audiences.
Screenings will take place in the library’s auditorium.
- Who
- Biblioteca Vasconcelos is organizing the series.
- What
- Nine free screenings of Mexican films focused on horror and mystery. The program includes classics, animation and short films.
- When
- October 13 to November 15, 2026.
- Where
- The auditorium at Biblioteca Vasconcelos.
- Why
- The screenings are part of activities marking the library’s 20th anniversary.
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The series opens with Hasta el viento tiene miedo, a 1968 film recommended for viewers over 15.
El libro de piedra, from 1969, is scheduled to screen.
Más negro que la noche is scheduled to screen.
La leyenda de la Nahuala is scheduled for children, at 14:00.
Todos hemos pecado is scheduled to screen at 18:00 for viewers over 15.
Veneno para las hadas is scheduled to screen for general audiences.
- Screening count
- Nine
- Series
- Historias de lo extraño
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Biblioteca Vasconcelos auditorium
- Run dates
- October 13–November 15, 2026
- Featured director
- Carlos Enrique Taboada











