Argentina’s Sebastián De Caro Sets Spin-Off of Joe Begos’ Horror Pic ‘Jimmy and Stiggs,’ Released by Eli Roth’s The Horror Section (EXCLUSIVE)

Jun 9, 2026 10:00am PT Argentina’s Sebastián De Caro Sets Spin-Off of Joe Begos’ Horror Pic ‘Jimmy and Stiggs,’ Released by Eli Roth’s The Horror Section (EXCLUSIVE)

De Caro will direct the spin-off, fruit of a deal struck at the Cannes Festival's Fantastic Pavilion

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'Jimmy and Stiggs' Courtesy of The Horror Section

The Argentine spin-off rights to “Jimmy and Stiggs” – the neon-drenched, practical-effects-laden alien horror film written, directed by and starring Joe Begos and released by Eli Roth‘s The Horror Section, have been optioned by Sebastián De Caro, who will direct the project.

Rather than a straight remake, the film will follow new characters facing the same extraterrestrial threat in Argentina, expanding the universe Begos created into new territory.

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