Fantaterror

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Fantaterror is the name given to fantasy and/or horror films produced in Spain, especially in the 1960s and 1970s. [1] As with the names peplum or film noir, the term has spread beyond With a limited range of style and works, the term Fantaterror [2] is used to define the entirety of Spanish fantasy/horror cinema regardless of type and period of production. [3]

Considered a genuine Spanish cinematographic tradition and identity [4] it did not obtain, in general, a positive reception from contemporary critics. [5] However, several of its directors such as Jesús Franco, Narciso Ibáñez Serrador, Paul Naschy, Antonio Gracia José (Pierrot), León Klimovsky and Amando de Ossorio achieved national and international commercial success [6] and some of the titles are considered cult films. [7]

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