Rodrigo Aragão
Directing
Biography
Rodrigo Aragão is a director, screenwriter, and special effects makeup artist, recognized as one of the leading names in genre cinema in Brazil. Born in Guarapari, in the state of Espírito Santo, he is the founder of the production company Fábulas Filmes and gained recognition with films such as "Mangue Negro" (2008), "A Noite do Chupacabras" (2011), "A Mata Negra" (2018), and "O Cemitério das Almas Perdidas" (2020) — works that blend horror, Brazilian folklore, and social critique. His films have screened at over 140 festivals worldwide and received 36 awards, both national and international. In addition to directing, he is recognized for his work in makeup and practical effects, collaborating with a wide range of productions throughout Brazil. His career has been a fruitful and independent one, marked by partnerships and collaborations with major players in the audiovisual industry, such as Globo Filmes, O2, and RT Features. In 2023, Fábulas opened its own studio in Guarapari, marking a new chapter for the company as it rebrands and expands its market presence, broadening its scope.
Filmography 25
Movies (23)
Folkloric2026Directing
Memórias do Pampa Feroz2025Produtor e maquiador (archive footage)
Evil Within2025Cadáver
Histórias Estranhas 22024Directing
Fear is Just the Beginning2023Self
Sementes2020Directing
Cemetery of Lost Souls2020Directing
The Black Forest2018Directing
Horror no Cinema Nacional2016
Dark Fables2015Directing
O Saci2015Médico
O Monstro do Esgoto2015Directing
Revelations of a Cannibal Filmaker2014Policeman
Alerta: recuento de cadáveres2014Policeman
Dark Sea2013Directing
The Night of the Chupacabras2011Directing
Onde os Mortos Não Têm Vez2011Self
Casa do Capeta2010Directing
Mud Zombies2008Directing
Submundo Sangrento2008Self
Peixe Podre 22006Directing
Chupa-Cabras2005
Peixe Podre2005Directing
Shows (2)
Trash! A Série2012Self
Curta VídeoSelf