*Currently in post-production. 

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Horror is a powerful genre for exploring our deepest fears—fears that go beyond imaginary monsters and actually engage with things that wreck people's lives. My name is Carlos Garcia, Jr. and our short horror film, The Settlement, explores those fears. 

 

It's a story about a proud Mexican-American family that accepts a welcome dinner invitation from their new white neighbors, but the night quickly turns sinister. The Settlement looks at deep fear from two urgent perspectives: fear of the "other" and fear of racist violence, issues that are dominating our discourse today, especially with what’s happening with the Trump administration and his ICE raids.

 

This story is a deeply personal love letter to my immigrant parents, honoring their tireless work to build a good life for our family here in America. Principal photography was completed in November of 2025, and we've captured fantastic footage. DM me @praxfilms on Instagram, visit praxfilms.com for opportunities on how to become invovled.