Horror heads, this one’s on the house. Mexico Macabro San Miguel kicks off a run of free, in-person screenings at Casa El Nigromante, starting Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5 pm with El Hombre Búfalo. The program is part of Macabro’s nationwide tour, which has landed in five states and will continue in Guanajuato through early November. Expect contemporary Mexican genre films in a historic venue at the heart of San Miguel’s cultural district—no tickets, show up early. We’ve confirmed dates, venue, and access details with organizers and local partners.
The country’s longest-running horror showcase is rolling into the Bajío with free screenings at one of San Miguel’s most cherished venues. The Mexico Macabro San Miguel program opens today, Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5:00 pm with El Hombre Búfalo inside Casa El Nigromante (Umarán 38), the downtown hall operated by the University of Guanajuato’s “Univerciudad” initiative. Organizers and local partners confirm admission is free. Expect more genre slots to follow as the tour continues across Guanajuato through early November.
Mexico Macabro San Miguel
Macabro’s touring sidebar—branded “México Macabro”—is a curated sampler of contemporary Mexican horror and fantasy that hits multiple states each fall. This year’s route runs from Sept. 19 to Nov. 10 and includes stops in the State of Mexico, Guanajuato, Puebla, Oaxaca, and Iztapalapa in Mexico City, according to the festival’s own schedule. San Miguel’s Casa El Nigromante is listed as an official venue alongside other UG cine spaces.
Opening night leans local in spirit. El Hombre Búfalo, by writer-director David Torres, follows a journalist whose reporting on disappearances leads him to a mythic guardian of abandoned children. The pick signals what Macabro tends to do best: spotlight Mexican voices working inside the genre to parse real-world nightmares. Festival posts and partner announcements list today’s 5:00 pm screening at Casa El Nigromante; bring curiosity, not a wallet.
What to expect next
Guanajuato’s leg of the tour doesn’t end in San Miguel. Macabro says more titles are slated at UG cine clubs, with additional dates in Guanajuato City, and a window stretching toward Nov. 10. Exact lineups can shift, so it’s smart to double-check the festival’s venue roster and UG’s local listings before you head out. The draw here is simple: a restored cultural space, a full-house crowd, and Mexican horror on the big screen for free.
Access and address: Casa El Nigromante (Umarán 38, Centro) hosts the San Miguel screenings. Arrive early—free shows fill up fast, and seating is first-come, first-served. The University of Guanajuato’s culture channels and the festival’s official feeds will post any late changes or add-ons.
