Argentine writer Mariana Enriquez discusses her work adapted into the Netflix series “Mis muertos tristes,” directed by Pablo Larraín. The series adapts Enriquez’s short stories, exploring themes of horror and its relationship to reality. She explains that real-life events often provoke more terror than fantastical creations. Enriquez believes horror serves as a powerful medium to address difficult subjects like violence, politics, and historical trauma. The adaptation aims to convey the darkness found within her narratives while exploring the lingering wounds of the past in Argentina. She highlights the series' ability to confront these painful aspects of Argentine history through a genre lens.