Ivan Cardoso (director) explained

Ivan Cardoso (born 1952 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian filmmaker.^[1]

His peculiar style is called Terrir (a portmanteau in Portuguese of terror + rir= to laugh), a mix of classic horror fiction tropes, elements of popular Brazilian sexy chanchada comedy style, and parodies of the most widespread Brazilian stereotypes.

He also produced a documentary film about his friend and inspirator, José "Coffin Joe" Mojica Marins.^[2]

Selected filmography

• 1970 - Nosferato no Brasil (Nosferatu in Brazil)
• 1977 - O Universo de Mojica Marins
• 1982 - O Segredo da Múmia
• 1986 - As Sete Vampiras
• 1990 - O Escorpião Escarlate (The Scarlet Scorpion)
• 2005 - Um Lobisomem na Amazônia (A werewolf in Amazon)
• 2005 - A Marca do Terrir

Notes and References

1. Web site: "Mestre do terrir", Ivan Cardoso volta com mostra e novo filme - 07/10/2011 - Ilustrada - Folha de S.Paulo. www1.folha.uol.com.br. 2016-01-25.
2. Book: Barcinski, André. Maldito. Editora 34. 1998-01-01. 9788573260922. pt. Ivan. Finotti.