The Taxidermist

A taxidermist named Samuel is tasked with dissecting a fish, but he soon becomes convinced that his neighbor is stalking him with sinister intentions. As Samuel grows obsessed with this perceived threat, he attempts to uncover the truth behind the harassment. This investigation eventually leads him toward a violent fate involving cosmic delusions and horror.

The film was written, produced, and directed by Cid Porvenir, following his 2023 project Naucalpan. It is a Mexican horror short with a runtime of 14 minutes. The production was a collaboration between Vertientes, 19/20 CINE, A. C., the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, and the Escuela Nacional De Artes Cinematográficas. The cast features Pablo Marines in the role of Samuel and Carlos Ordóñez as the neighbor, with Ro Jim and Alvar J. Colonia appearing as cultists.