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Doña Macabra (1972)

Name: Doña Macabra
Director: Roberto Gavaldón
Genre: Horror comedy, Witchcraft
Released: 1972
Duration: 93 min
Cast: Marga López, Héctor Suárez, Carmen Montejo, Roberta Gavaldón, Pancho Córdova

1972 · Roberto Gavaldón · 93 min · Mexico · Edited by 1

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The story of Armida (named ¨Doña Macabra¨ by her neighbors) and Demetria, two old women who live in an old house with Octavio, a kind of mad scientist. Their lives take an unexpected turn when the nephew of Armida, Lucila, recently married with Othón, arrive to the house looking for and old treasure, believed to be buried in the house. They will find a lot of dark and unexpected secrets.

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