In this episode of Hines On Air, Matt sits down with filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer Alejandro Hidalgo — the creator of The House at the End of Time, the first Venezuelan horror film and one of the most internationally successful horror movies to come out of Latin America. Alejandro also directed The Exorcism of God and has become one of the most respected modern voices in psychological horror and emotional storytelling.

In this conversation, Alejandro breaks down why horror works across every culture, how fear connects audiences globally, the future of movie theaters, AI in filmmaking, streaming platforms, storytelling psychology, fantasy worlds, and the brutal persistence required to survive in Hollywood. He also shares how a childhood fear inspired his breakthrough horror film and why emotional storytelling matters more than giant budgets.

Whether you love horror movies, filmmaking, storytelling, sci-fi, fantasy, or cinema psychology — this episode is packed with insights.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Trailer / Intro

1:13 – Alejandro’s Early Passion for Storytelling

3:02 – The Success of His First Horror Film

5:02 – Turning Childhood Fear Into Storytelling

7:23 – Financing Films Through Rejection & Persistence

10:00 – Horror as Emotional Storytelling

16:17 – AI, Streaming & The Future of Theaters

20:40 – Producing Personal Film Projects

22:37 – Translating Scripts Into Emotion

23:45 – Creative Pressure & Problem Solving on Set

29:41 – Choosing the Right Film Locations

32:04 – Upcoming Horror Projects & New Genres

33:52 – Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Villains & Psychological Tension

40:50 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Watch His Films

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