Fantaterror

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

Considered a genuine Spanish cinematographic tradition and identity it did not obtain, in general, a positive reception from contemporary critics. 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 and some of the titles are considered cult films.