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Haunting Mexican Folklore Inspires Chilling New Horror Film
28 Oct
Summary
- Film inspired by Mexican folklore
- Follows a young woman uncovering dark family secret tied to ancient spirit
- Production temporarily halted after lead actor's passing, later resumed in his honor
In October 2025, a new horror film inspired by Mexican folklore is set to debut. "Sara Sarita" follows a young woman who uncovers a dark family secret tied to an ancient spirit known as Sara Sarita, the daughter of the devil. The film, co-directed, written, and produced by Kate Queen, is set at Camp Marigold and features a cast including Spencer Breslin, Michael Paré, and Kaili Thorne.
Tragically, the lead actor passed away just one week before the film's production. Work on the project was temporarily halted but later resumed in his honor. "This film is not just about facing your fears, it's also about finding yourself," said director La Garza in a statement. "We wanted to tell a story that honors Mexican folklore while confronting death and grief."
La Garza, best known for her work as a child actor on "Desperate Housewives" and "Bad Teacher," is also the younger singer of musician and actor Demi Lovato. The film is executive produced by James Cullen Bressack and produced by Kate Queen under Queen Studios. Filming took place in Ohio this fall, and the supernatural thriller is currently in post-production, slated for a Halloween 2026 debut.
