Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors deceased loved ones. It is celebrated each year from October 31 to November 2.
This vibrant holiday is the perfect time to watch some films that capture the holiday spirit. Though this holiday originated in Mexico, its themes of remembrance, family, and celebration resonate with viewers around the world. Here are five movies that are fitting for the occasion.
1. El Túnel de los Huesos (Tunnel of Bones)
Based on a real event, this is the spectacular story of seven prisoners from the Villa Devoto prison in Buenos Aires. While digging a tunnel to escape, they make a bizarre and frightening discovery just as they are about to break through to freedom.
A gang of suburban kids decides to murder a young Mexican working girl. The father of the victim is allowed into the country to bring his daughter’s body back, but when the body disappears from the morgue, he decides to take the investigation in his own hand.
Two sisters must uncover the existence of a supernatural entity that could have murdered their father as they question each other’s sanity and reality.
Cristian is attacked by an evil entity, his mother did not know what to do, and his godfather, father Ernesto fights to save him and thus recover everyone’s faith.
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Are you in the mood for a chillingly good time but not quite ready to dive under the covers at the slightest creak of a floorboard? Then you’re in luck! Our carefully curated selection keeps the thrill without sending the chills down your spine. Prepare to enter the realm of suspense and psychological twists with […]
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Family has a lot of different meanings. It can transcend blood and forge a bond through commitment along with choice. Kenneth R. Frank, a writer and director, delves into this profound concept through his feature film, Family Obligations. With a desire to explore the intricacies of familial obligations, he invites us on a journey of […]
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