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El Jacho: A Puerto Rican Legend

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.

Marking the first Puerto Rican horror film rooted in local folklore, El Jacho dominated the Lusca Fantastic Film Fest awards, winning Best VFX, Best Editing, Best Horror Short, and the Audience Award. The film has received outstanding reviews on Letterboxd, capturing the excitement of audiences and critics alike.

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  • Adrián Borges
    Director
    The Commune, The First Date, Mom's Corpse
  • Magdiel Jobad Rodríguez
    Writer
  • Adrián Borges
    Writer
    The Commune, The First Date, Mom's Corpse
  • Magdiel Jobad Rodríguez
    Producer
  • Delia Isabel Hernández
    Key Cast
    "Elena"
    The Commune
  • Antonio Hernández
    Key Cast
    "Hector"
    The First Date
  • Nilka Ramos
    Key Cast
    "Abi"
  • Mafe Sotomayor
    Key Cast
    "Ana"
  • José Gabriel González
    Key Cast
    "Julio"
  • Ángel Papo González
    Key Cast
    "El Jacho"
  • Jan Brocco Castro
    Director of photography
    The Commune, The First Date, Mom's Corpse
  • Alejandro D. Orengo Colón
    Editor
    Caen Hojas Blancas,
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    El Jacho: Una Leyenda Puertorriqueña
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 3, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Puerto Rico
  • Country of Filming:
    Puerto Rico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Lusca Fantastic Film Festival
    Guaynabo
    Puerto Rico
    October 22, 2025
    Puerto Rico
    Best Horror short film
  • Lusca Fantastic Film Festival
    Guaynabo
    Puerto Rico
    October 15, 2025
    Puerto Rico
    Audience Award
  • Lusca Fantastic Film Festival
    Guaynabo
    Puerto Rico
    October 19, 2024
    Puerto Rico
    Best VFX award
  • Lusca Fantastic Film Festival
    Guaynabo
    Puerto Rico
    October 22, 2025
    Puerto Rico
    Best Editing award
  • ScreamFest Film Festival NOLA
    New Orleans
    United States
    October 22, 2025
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Puerto Rico Queer Film Festival
    San Juan
    Puerto Rico
    May 24, 2025
    Best directing
  • Horror en las montañas
    Veracruz
    Mexico
    October 4, 2025
    Mexico premiere
    Best queer short film
Distribution Information
  • MonoVisión PR
    Distributor
    Country: Puerto Rico
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Adrián Borges

Adrián Borges Estrada, a filmmaker born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1998, graduated in Digital Film Production from the University of the Sacred Heart. He began his career at the Theater School in Old San Juan, where he graduated in 2016. He is Co funder and executive director of MonoVisión PR. Currently, he combines his film career with theater at Teatro Breve, where he works as a stage director, creative director, and actor.

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Director Statement

I am honored to present El Jacho: Una Leyenda Puertorriqueña for your consideration. This horror short film, brought to life with the support of our Indiegogo backers, is not only a cinematic venture but a deeply personal one. As a Puerto Rican filmmaker, I have long been drawn to the folklore and oral histories that are part of our island's unique cultural fabric. With El Jacho, I sought to reimagine one of Puerto Rico’s iconic legends through the lens of horror, bringing the essence of our heritage to the screen in a way that both honors and redefines it.

In a genre that rarely explores Latino voices, El Jacho holds a distinct place. It premiered at New Orleans’ Screamfest, then went on to Lusca Fantastic Film Fest, where it was awarded Best VFX, Best Editing, Best Horror Short, and the Audience Award. The response from audiences and critics, especially on platforms like Letterboxd, has been overwhelming and humbling, underscoring the resonance of Puerto Rican horror with a global audience.

With El Jacho, I hope to inspire new possibilities in Latin American horror cinema, sharing with audiences an authentic portrayal of Puerto Rican culture that celebrates our stories and fears. I believe this film is a testament to the richness of Latino storytelling.

Thank you for considering El Jacho: Una Leyenda Puertorriqueña.

Sincerely,
Adrián Borges
Writer and Director