Cemetery of Terror
Cementerio del terror
On Halloween night, a group of bored teens decide to steal a corpse from the local morgue and take it to a nearby cemetery where they perform a Satanic ritual, unwittingly reviving a bloodthirsty serial killer.
Why it matters
A cult Mexican slasher that blends undead horror with ’80s teen recklessness, delivering gore-soaked thrills steeped in folk superstition.
- Early example of Mexico’s ’80s horror scene mixing slasher tropes with supernatural folklore.
- Practical effects by Lupita Tovar Jr. hold up as gloriously gooey, embodying that decade’s commitment to tactile terror.
- The resurrected killer riffs on classic slasher villains but with a demonic twist, adding a layer of occult dread.
- Perfect for fans who dig regional horror gems where local flavor and myth bleed into genre staples.
- Narrative rough edges and cheesy dialogue won’t win awards, but amplify the midnight-movie charm.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
71
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
60
Creature
36
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
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