Blacker Than the Night (1975) movie poster

Blacker Than the Night

Más negro que la noche

1975 ·1h 42m · ★ 6.8 (62)

When four women move into an old house left by one woman's aunt, strange things begin to happen. Bizarre voices, visions of ghosts, and mysterious noises lead them to discover the darkest powers of evil and a horror and agony beyond terror.

Why it matters

A moody, atmospheric dive into 1970s Mexican gothic horror that blends supernatural dread with feminist undertones.

  • Classic Casa Encantada setup with a slow-burn, tension-building approach rather than jump scares.
  • Richly textured practical effects and eerie sound design craft an unsettling, immersive haunted house experience.
  • A rare entry in Latin American horror that explores themes of inheritance, female solidarity, and ancestral curses.
  • For fans of María Félix-era glamour meeting the spectral dread of Mario Bava’s haunted mansions.
6 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
29
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
50

Phobia triggers

Religious Imagery

TMDB Keywords

black catcinema on cinemahaunted housemexico

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