Black Mandala Films has just released the first images from the highly anticipated horror movie '1978,' directed by the acclaimed Onetti Brothers, Luciano and Nicolás Onetti. Known for their chilling works like "ABRAKADABRA" and "WHAT THE WATERS LEFT BEHIND," the duo continues to push the boundaries of horror cinema.
The work-in-progress (WIP) of '1978' made its world premiere at the prestigious Marché du Film during the Cannes Film Festival's Blood Window Showcase. This marks a significant milestone for the film, which is set to kick off its international festival circuit in October, with major announcements on the horizon.
Synopsis: Set against the backdrop of the 1978 World Cup final between Argentina and Holland, during a period of military dictatorship, '1978' tells a harrowing tale of terror and the supernatural. A group of torturers violently invades a home, kidnapping several young people to a clandestine detention center. What begins as a brutal interrogation quickly spirals into a nightmare beyond comprehension when the torturers realize they have captured members of a sinister cult guided by an unknown supernatural force. The detention center soon becomes a living hell as the lines between captors and captives blur, leading to a fight for survival against otherworldly horrors.
'1978' features a stellar ensemble cast, including:
Agustín Pardella ("Society of the Snow" – Oscar Nominated)
Carlos Portaluppi ("Argentina 1985" – Oscar Nominated)
Mario Alarcón ("The Secret in Their Eyes" – Oscar Winner)
Agustin Olcese ("What the Waters Left Behind")
Jorge Lorenzo ("El Marginal")
Santiago Ríos ("Tumberos")
Gustavo Bonfigli ("Wild Tales")
Paula Silva ("Virus 32")
Gustavo Pardi ("El Marginal")
