Upiro

Upiro (2027)

DRINK, FOR THIS IS MY BLOOD

Spain, 1755. Ana is sent to a cloistered monastery where several nuns are afflicted by a mysterious disease. With the help of an unorthodox priest, the young novice uncovers an ancient legend and malevolent force: a bloodthirsty upiro.

Date of release
2027-02-19
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Director
Oscar Martín

Casting

Interesting facts

Upiro is a 2026 historical thriller supernatural horror film directed by Óscar Martín. Inspired by the first documented case of vampirism in the Iberian Peninsula as documented by the Catholic Church, it follows Ana, who is sent to a remote monastery to atone for her sins.

Production

The project was a triple winner at Ventana Sur's 2021 Blood Window, it won the invitations to the next Sitges Pitchbox and Network of Asian Fantastic Films and BIFAN Industry Gathering at Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and Cine Qua Non Lab prize of initial script analysis, a consultancy and a follow-up session valued at $3,000.

In April 2023, the project featured in the Proof of Concept Presentation at the Frontières Platform, set up at Cannes by Marché du Film, co-organised with the Fantasia International Film Festival. In August 2023, it was selected in 2023 Sanfic-Mórbido Lab lineup at Santiago International Film Festival.

In February 2025, Wallimage fund of Belgium supported the film which is co-produced by Belgian production company Okayss.

In December 2025, the film got the selective support of €675,000 from Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts.

The film shot in May 2025 for four weeks in locations around old Catalan landmarks, including the Convent of Sant Francesc de Paula, the Santa Maria, Manresa, and the Sant Pere de Casserres, uses rich, detailed visuals to strengthen its gothic and supernatural setting.

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