Festival Cine Terror Molins de Rei

What Festival Cine Terror Molins de Rei does

Festival de Cine de Terror de Molins de Rei (commercially branded as TerrorMolins, also known as Molins Horror Film Festival or Molins Film Festival) is a non-profit cultural association (asociación sin ánimo de lucro) registered in Catalonia, Spain, that organizes an annual horror film festival founded in 1982 and now approaching its 45th edition (November 6-15, 2026). The festival is headquartered in Molins de Rei near Barcelona and operates with a small core team of approximately 10 employees alongside a wider curatorial, jury, and volunteer ecosystem. Its programming is divided into multiple sections — Llargmetratges (feature films), Curtmetratges (short films), TerrorJove (young adults), TerrorKids (children, often staged as solidarity events for AFANOC), and Aula de Terror (educational activities) — supported by parallel tracks including the Industry program with the ANGOIXA award for Catalan horror short films, Jornades Professionals (industry conferences), the Microrelats micro-tale writing competition (20 years in 2026), Molins Horror Games, and the 12 Hours of Terror marathon.

The festival's core technology is a multilingual (Catalan, Spanish, English) website platform supporting online content distribution, film archive browsing, submission management, and digital engagement, complemented by owned social channels on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, email newsletter subscription, and the collaborative Noviembre Fantasma online horror-content channel operated jointly with allied Spanish festivals (Semana de Donostia, Fancine, Isla Calavera). Integrations are limited to YouTube embedded video, Facebook social plugins, and CookieYes consent management, with no AI, ML, or proprietary data infrastructure disclosed. Ticket sales, venue box office operations, and the in-person screenings at Teatre de La Peni and other local venues (Ca n'Ametller, El Foment, Biblioteca el Molí) remain the primary delivery mechanism.

TerrorMolins generates revenue through a mix of ticketed screenings, sponsorships (including REMM Guitart, IBIS Hotel, and RENFE/Rodalies), solidarity merchandise and sticker album sales benefiting AFANOC, and institutional public funding from Ajuntament de Molins de Rei, Diputació de Barcelona, ICEC, and Generalitat de Catalunya. The festival distributes content primarily in person regionally in Catalonia with supplementary online reach (the 43rd edition drew over 10,000 in-person attendees and nearly 8,000 online viewers from more than 30 nationalities' film slate), and maintains international alliances with Fantasia Montreal and various European festival networks to extend programming breadth and curatorial reputation.

Name

Festival Cine Terror Molins de Rei

Legal name

Festival de Cine de Terror de Molins de Rei

Website

https://molinsfilmfestival.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Festival de Cine de Terror de Molins de Rei (TerrorMolins) is a Catalan non-profit association that has organized an annual horror film festival in Molins de Rei, Spain since 1982, screening international and Catalan genre films across feature, short, youth, children's, and educational sections, serving regional horror audiences, industry professionals, and students.

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Product category

Film Festival & Cultural Events

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Film Festivals & Festival Organizers (MPADAKAD)

Keywords

• Horror film festival
• Film screenings
• Horror cinema
• Cultural events
• Film programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Molins de Rei

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from admission to film screenings, events, and special sessions at the festival venues.
2. Sponsorship: Financial support from official sponsors including REMM Guitart, IBIS Hotel, and RENFE/Rodalies, as well as media partners like 3Cat.
3. Solidarity Sales: Revenue from solidarity sticker albums and merchandise benefiting AFANOC (childhood cancer association).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Festival Cine Terror Molins de Rei (TerrorMolins) is an annual horror film festival that curates and screens international and Catalan horror feature films, short films, retrospectives, and themed programs. The festival runs competitions, an annual 12-hour horror marathon, a micro-tale writing contest (Microrelats), an online horror content channel (Noviembre Fantasma), and dedicated sections for young adults (TerrorJove), children (TerrorKids), and educational activities (Aula de Terror), alongside an industry track with the ANGOIXA award for Catalan-language horror shorts.

Product overview

Festival de Cine de Terror de Molins de Rei (TerrorMolins) is an annual horror film festival operating as a unified event with multiple programming sections. The festival's core offerings center on film screenings across its Feature Films and Short Films competitions, complemented by specialized sections including TerrorJove for young adults, Terrorkids for children, and Aula de Terror for educational activities. The festival also runs parallel programs such as the Industry track with professional awards like ANGOIXA, the Film Archive for historical content, the Microrelats writing competition, the online Noviembre Fantasma content channel, the annual 12 Hours of Horror Marathon, and the Molins Horror Games board gaming conference. The festival operates primarily as an in-person event held annually at the Teatre de La Peni in Molins de Rei, with select content available online.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TerrorJove: Section dedicated to young horror cinema for teenage audiences.
• TerrorKids
• Aula de Terror
• Noviembre Fantasma

Products and services

• Feature Films Section (Llargmetratges) Main feature film competition and screenings showcasing full-length horror films from international filmmakers at the annual festival.
• Short Films Section (Curtmetratges) Short film competition and screenings featuring horror short films from emerging and established filmmakers across multiple nationalities.
• TerrorJove Programming section dedicated to young adult horror content, targeting teenage audiences with age-appropriate horror films and Youth Jury participation.
• TerrorKids Children-focused horror section featuring short films adapted for young audiences, often presented as solidarity sessions benefiting AFANOC (childhood cancer association).
• Aula de Terror (Classroom of Terror) Educational activities including film criticism workshops, cinematic writing workshops, and academic programs designed for students and educators.
• Industry Program with Premi ANGOIXA Professional industry activities including the ANGOIXA award for Catalan-language horror short film production, professional conferences (Jornades Professionals), and networking events for film professionals.
• Microrelats (Micro-tales) Competition Annual micro-tale horror writing competition celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, inviting participants to submit short horror stories.
• 12 Hours of Horror Marathon (Les 12 Hores de Terror) Annual marathon screening event featuring 12 consecutive hours of horror films, accompanied by live events such as the Tibosity metal concert.
• Molins Horror Games Board and role-playing games conference dedicated to horror, mystery, and adventure gaming, organized by the Molins de Jogos Board Games Club.
• Noviembre Fantasma Online Content Channel Online content channel featuring horror film content, interviews, talks, and unpublished material from participating festivals, accessible throughout November in collaboration with allied horror festivals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ attendees in 2025, sold-out sessions, 7% revenue increase

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Integration3 records

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Ajuntament de Molins de ReicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe town council of Molins de Rei is a key supporter of the festival, providing institutional backing and resources for the annual horror film festival held in the municipality.
• Diputació de BarcelonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarcelona Provincial Council provides financial and institutional support to the festival as part of its cultural promotion initiatives.
• ICEC (Institut Català de les Empreses Culturals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatalan Institute for Cultural Companies provides funding and support for the festival's cultural programming.
• Generalitat de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatalan regional government supports the festival through its culture department.
• 3Cat (Catalan Media Corporation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial media partner providing broadcast coverage through TV3, Canal 33, and iCat radio, expanding the festival's reach across Catalonia.
• REMM GuitartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial sponsor providing financial support for the festival as the real estate partner.
• IBIS HotelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial hotel partner providing accommodation for festival guests and VIPs.
• RENFE/RodaliesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial train partner facilitating transportation for festival attendees to Molins de Rei.
• Teatre de La PenicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe main venue for festival screenings and events, located in Molins de Rei.
• Escola JosomoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarcelona comic and visual arts school whose students create festival artwork, posters, and exhibition content (J-Horror exhibition, sticker albums).
• AFANOCmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Families and Friends of Oncological Children benefits from TerrorKids solidarity sessions and sticker album sales.
• Noviembre FantasmacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative network of horror film festivals (Semana de Donostia, Fancine, TerrorMolins, Isla Calavera) sharing online horror content during November.
• MIFF (Melies International Fantasy Film Festival)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival membership network promoting international fantasy and horror cinema.
• Catalunya Film FestivalsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinator of Catalan film festivals providing industry support and collaborative opportunities.
• Fantasia Festival (Montreal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational horror/fantasy festival collaboration.
• Fantasia FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian partner festival collaborating on horror content exchange.
• Arriate EstudiominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCreative studio producing the official festival spot and promotional materials.
• Ca n'AmetllermoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural venue hosting the annual festival exhibition (J-Horror Attack exhibition in 2025).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Isla Calavera - Festival de Cine Fantástico de Canarias: Canary Islands horror and fantasy film festival and partner in the Noviembre Fantasma network. Directly comparable in genre specialization, Spanish regional festival structure, and collaborative content distribution.
• Semana de Cine Fantástico y de Terror de San Sebastián: Long-running Spanish horror and fantasy film festival in San Sebastián and a confirmed partner in the Noviembre Fantasma network. Directly comparable in genre focus, scale, and Iberian geographic context.
• Fancine - Festival de Cine Fantástico de Málaga: University of Málaga's horror and fantasy film festival, a partner in the Noviembre Fantasma network. Direct peer in genre focus, Iberian location, and partnership-driven content model.
• FrightFest: UK-based horror film festival held alongside FrightFest Presents events year-round. Comparable in horror-only genre focus, international filmmaker programming, and growing online/distributed content model.
• Screamfest Horror Film Festival: Los Angeles-based horror film festival focused on emerging filmmakers and shorts. Comparable in horror-genre specialization, indie filmmaker development emphasis, and short-film competition structure.
• Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF): One of Europe's longest-running fantastic/horror film festivals. Comparable in genre focus, European festival scale, multi-decade operating history, and programming of international genre cinema.
• Fantasia International Film Festival: Montreal-based international genre film festival (fantasy, horror, sci-fi) and confirmed TerrorMolins partner. Comparable in genre focus, international filmmaker development mandate, and multi-section programming.
• Sitges Film Festival: Spain's most prestigious international fantastic and horror film festival, held annually in Sitges, Catalonia. Closest direct competitor in the same genre and region; competes for Catalan horror audience, filmmaker submissions, and sponsor attention.

Emerging players

• Nightstream Festival: Virtual horror film festival founded in 2020 by partner US genre festivals (Beyond Fest, Brooklyn Horror, etc.). Represents the emerging distributed-online model TerrorMolins might evolve toward with Noviembre Fantasma.

Others

• Molins de Rei Ajuntament (Cultural Programs): Local municipal government of Molins de Rei and core institutional partner. Not a competitor but the primary public funding and venue ecosystem provider for the festival.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/terrormolins
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Molinsfilmfestival
• Facebookfacebook.com/terrormolins
• Instagraminstagram.com/terrormolins
• TikToktiktok.com/@terrormolins
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/molinsfilmfestival

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