BoriShorts - PR Thrillers

BoriShorts – PR Thrillers delivers a gripping selection of Puerto Rican short films that dive into crime, suspense, and the supernatural. From M**der investigations and political conspiracies to psychological battles, land disputes reimagined as a “Mofongo Western,” and chilling folklore brought to life, this lineup captures the intensity and creativity of Boricua storytellers. Together, these films highlight the island’s bold approach to genre cinema, offering audiences edge-of-your-seat stories rooted in culture, history, and imagination.

The Shadow of the Witness - Spanish with English subtitles - Crime Thriller - 18min
Laura is accused of a M**der she didn't commit. Detectives Veronica and Cesar uncover conflicting evidence that suggests a conspiracy against her. A mysterious witness might be the key to solving it all.
Dir. Brian Rodríguez

Surrender - Spanish with English subtitles - Suspense, Supernatural - 19min
While struggling to finish work late one night, Jeff, a successful project manager, stumbles upon a mysterious café that forces him to confront the toll of his relentless work habits and question the path he's chosen.
Dir. Gabriel Morales

Carpeteo - Spanish with English subtitles - Psychological Thriller - 9min
Amidst the turbulent backdrop of 1970s political upheaval at the University of Puerto Rico, a young college student finds herself grappling not only with her shifting beliefs and allegiances but also with the complex dynamics of her relationship with her older brother, forcing her to confront the very essence of her identity and convictions. Inspired by real events in Puerto Rican history. Dir. Adriana González-Vega

Trapo Sucio: A Mofongo Western - Spanish with English subtitles - Western, Thriller, Action - 16min
A young Puerto Rican woman defends her family's home from an American conglomerate that seeks to tear it down and build a hotel in its place. Dir. Jordan Santacana

El Jacho: A Puerto Rican Legend - Spanish with English subtitles - Horror - 20min
A group of friends, hoping to enjoy a peaceful getaway in a cabin, unknowingly become entangled in a chilling local legend: El Jacho, a vengeful supernatural killer who hunts to atone for his past sins through the lives of his victims. Puerto Rican horror short rooted in local folklore. Dir. Adrián Borges

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