National cinema has been winning awards at the biggest festivals worldwide, but still faces prejudice within Brazil. To prove that local production is diverse and creative, CinePOP selected five 100% Brazilian horror feature films that are already available on streaming platforms. Grab the popcorn and discover works that have not yet gained major attention, but promise to send shivers down your spine.
**Enterre Seus Mortos** – Starring Selton Mello and Marjorie Estiano, the film adapts the eponymous novel and follows a dead‑animal collector who, alongside an excommunicated priest, begins to notice signs of a biblical apocalypse. A religious cult infiltrates the small town, heightening the atmosphere of mystery. Available on Globoplay.
**Prédio Vazio** – A production from Espírito Santo that gained attention with its trailer, but was later eclipsed by major international releases. Set in a seaside building in Guarapari, the plot follows a young woman searching for her missing mother, uncovering heinous crimes and a demonic presence. Available on Globoplay.
**O Animal Cordial** – A classic of psychological horror that unfolds in a middle‑class restaurant in São Paulo, run by Inácio (Murilo Benício). When two robbers break into the place, the owner decides to take control, triggering torture and madness among those present. Available on Globoplay.
**Continente** – Released in 2024, the film follows Amanda (Olivia Torres), who returns to the interior of Rio Grande do Sul after 15 years abroad. Visiting her family and discovering her father is ill, she becomes caught in a tense atmosphere and an “alternative” medical treatment that generates blood and mystery. Available on Globoplay.
**Propriedade** – Starring Malu Galli, it tells the story of Teresa, a fashion designer who is kidnapped and escapes to her family’s farm, bringing a bullet‑proof car. Local workers plan to seize the property, attempting to break into the unbreakable vehicle. A claustrophobic thriller that holds attention inside the car. Available on Netflix.
