Under the Franco dictatorship, Spain’s rigid censorship laws had repressed any form of sexuality outside of Catholic marriage. But following Franco’s death and the consolidation of democracy, ‘Clasificada S’ films – restricted to those over 18 years old – embodied a period in Spanish history when sex went from being a sin to becoming a cinematic expression of political freedom. This brand new documentary explores the eye-opening history behind Clasificada S, and the distinctive shockers that subverted the values of the former dictatorship.

Abertoir regulars all know how much we love European horror cinema, so this two hour deep dive into this particular strand of Spanish exploitation cinema was a gift from the Gods. Well, Severin actually – and there was no question that we’d want to share it with you. It’s surprising, eye-opening, and even shocking: a remarkably topical documentary that we’re proud to be screening as part of Abertoir.