Yes, that is Dracula from the 1931 film. Not Bela Lugosi you say? That's because that is Carlos Villarias in the Spanish version. The...

Fort San Cristobal In Navarre Spain may just be the most haunted place in the country. During the 1930's the fort was turned into a...

When you make a pact with the devil In the Dominican Republic "El Baca" is summoned as well. El Baca is conjured to ensure that the...

Although the vampire myth was alive in Europe centuries ago, it could be they were not associated with bats until the Spanish landed in...

El Cuero is said to live in the high altitude lakes of Argentina and Chile. This creature has a head that looks like loose cowhide with...

The Lobishommen of Brazil is said to be a vampire or sometimes a werewolf that feeds upon the blood of women. This creature does not kill...

El Mohan is known by many names in Colombia and the legend has been passed down for thousands of years as part of many Amazonian...

The "Island of the Dolls" is only accessible by boat. Here you will find dolls hung in the trees of the haunted island. Travelers say...

In 1902, Rufina Camabaceres was a beautiful socialite in Buenos Aires, Argentina. One night she collapsed suddenly. She was pronounced...

The Ahuizotl is a creature that has it's origins in the Aztec culture of Mexico. It is usually described as a small dog like creature ...

The movie "The Lake Vampire" is actually based on the true story of serial killer Zacarias Ortegas, one of Venezuela's most notorious...

One of most famous legends in Oaxaca is the legend of "Matlazihua" or "Matlacihua" . She is usually described as a succubus, but some say...

Begona Palacios is a noted Mexican actress who I just loved in "The Bloody Vampire" 1962. She was a talented actress and dancer and very...

The Pishtaco is a legendary creature of South America. He is typically a white man that preys upon the Native Indians feeding upon the...

Salma Hayek is perhaps one of Mexico's biggest stars and was born in Vera Cruz Mexico. So why am I mentioning her on a horror site? Well,...

Spain's one toothed Guajona is said to be an old woman dressed in black with gnarled bird's legs. Her face is yellow and covered with...

The indigenous Mapuche people of southern Chile believe in the Peuchen. The Peuchen is a much feared shapeshifting creature that can...

The Patasola of Colombia is described as a one legged woman who preys on hunters and loggers in the middle of the wilderness. She is...

Suriname in South America is full of legends and folk lore. The Asima is a vampire that not only drinks blood but transforms into a blue...

Gullillermo del Toro is perhaps on of the most famous Spanish film makers. He was born in Mexico and has made many iconic horror films...