Last Updated on May 5, 2025 by Amber T
Cannes' Fantastic Pavilion, the festival's genre cinema hub, returns for its third edition at the upcoming Marché du Film (running from May 13 – 21), and we're excited to bring you some exclusive images from the electrifying and eclectic lineup.
Among the many highlights of this year's selection is Cam Sepha, a Turkish remake of Caye Casas' shocking, pitch black horror The Coffee Table from Can Evrenol, the director of the equally shocking Baskin.
Also part of the spine-tingling showcase is supernatural horror Talking to a Stranger from director Adrián García Boglianotor (Late Phases), which stars Gigi Saul Guerrero in her first leading role.
In a statement, Fantastic Pavilion's Executive Director Pablo Guisa Koestinger expresses his excitement for this year's slate of genre goodness:
“This year’s fantastic galas have become a true staple of Cannes—a double proof of success. First, because they now stand as premier events uniting cast and crew, and second, because one of the films we’re showcasing wouldn’t exist without last year’s IP Showcase at the Pavilion. We connect creators with investors from around the world, bring them together, create business opportunities, secure deals, and—above all—make movies happen.”
Fantastic Pavilion Producer Alex Noyer adds:
“The fantastic galas have garnered such a buzz across our last 3 years. They are an opportunity to showcase the vibrancy of the horror community worldwide. This is why cast and crew show up and want to impress. We are so proud of this amazing line up.”
Originally conceived as a way to both accelerate and symbolise the now significant role that genre plays in international market dynamics, Fantastic Pavilion first launched in 2023 with features including Departing Seniors and the Ted Raimi-starring Failure!
Read on for full lineup details and our exclusive images, and keep your eyes peeled for more Fantastic Pavilion updates as we get them.
Turkish Coffee Table (Turkey)
Original Title: Cam Sepha
The remake of “La Mesita del Comedor” marks a landmark success story born within the dynamic ecosystem of the Fantastic Pavilion at the Marché du Film in Cannes. It was here that the remake rights for Caye Casas’ provocative Spanish original were secured—an emblematic deal that showcases the Pavilion’s growing role as a catalyst for genre-driven international collaborations. Now reimagined by director Can Evenrol, the new version is a psychological thriller that explores the unraveling of a couple’s fragile relationship after the birth of their child—and a deceptively simple decision to buy a new coffee table. What begins as a tense domestic drama gradually morphs into a chilling descent into existential horror. The film stars Hatice Aslan, Algi Eke, and Alper Kul.
In attendance at the Gala: Director Can Evrenol, lead star Alper Kul and Producer Bilal Kalyoncu.
The OSHA Rule (Spain/LatAm)
Blending Santería with street violence, Ángel González’s “La Regla de OSHA” follows a young gang member whose theft sparks a haunting chain of events. Alongside his sister, he faces supernatural torment, while a social worker, battling her own demons, becomes their unlikely guardian. A gritty supernatural crime-thriller produced by Sangre Yoruba AIE and co-produced by RTVE, the film features Mariela Garriga and Edgar Vittorino.
In attendance at the Gala: Director Ángel González, Producer Paul Mateos Verdejo, Executive Production Assistant Isabel Rodriguez and stars
Mariela Garriga, Edgar Vittorino, Blas Polidori and Felipe Londoño.
Talking to a Stranger (Mexico)
Directed by Adrián García Bogliano, this supernatural horror tale stars Gigi Saul Guerrero as Patricia, a grieving woman tormented in dreams by a spectral presence bent on dismantling her sanity and family. Produced by Mórbido Films, Corazón Films, and Prismaticoos, the film offers an intimate dive into trauma through a supernatural lens.
In attendance at the Gala: Producers Eckhard Von Damm, Javier Colinas, Pablo Guisa Koestinger and Star Gigi Saul Guerrero.
Eyes of the Abyss (Argentina)
A moody blend of The Thing and Hell in the Pacific, Daniel de la Vega’s latest film sees a soldier awakened aboard a corpse-laden warship adrift in the South Atlantic. As reality splinters, she fights for survival in a ghost war echoing beyond death. Produced by Furia Films and Del Toro Films, the English-Spanish hybrid features Verónica Intile and Carolina Alfonsín. The film is currently in post, with recent showcases at BIF Market and Blood Window.
In attendance at the Gala: Producer Nicolás Onetti.
Ancestral (Spain)
Helmed by Pablo Aragües and Marta Cabrera, Ancestral spins a gothic family tale where legacy and curse collide. Almudena Amor stars as Carla, who returns to her village only to find three women shackled to a supernatural fate. As ancestral secrets unravel, she faces a perilous choice between blood and salvation. Produced by Redwood Films, the feature blends folklore and psychological horror in a tightly wound 90-minute runtime.
In attendance at the Gala: Director Pablo Aragüés and Director/Producer Marta Cabrera. Co-Producers Ana Revilla and Iñaqui Lacosta.
The Remedy (USA)
From director Alex Kahuam (Failure!) comes a supernatural horror where a desperate young man, burdened by an ill family member, attempts a forbidden ritual that conjures an insatiable flesh-eating entity. The cast features Timothy Granaderos (13 Reasons Why), London Thor (Gen V), Doug Jones (The Shape of Water), Chris Mulkey (Twin Peaks) and Jenny O’Hara (Devil). Produced by Kahuam Films, Breakwall Pictures, and in co-production with Sparta Productions.
In attendance at the Gala: Director/Producer Alex Kahuam, Cast Jenny O'hara, Christin Muuli, Alexa Ortega, James Babson, Inger Tudor, Valeria Sweet, John Paul Medrano. Writer/Producer Daniel Kuhlman, Producer Roberta Sparta and Cinematographer Diego Cacho (Forgiveness)
