Alucarda
Description
Juan López Moctezuma's surreal Mexican horror about demonic possession in a convent., which is known for its wild imagery and intense performances.
Special Features
- HD remaster.
- Interview with Guillermo del Toro on Moctezuma.
- Commentary by film historian Abraham Castillo Flores.
- Trailers.
- Archival photos & posters.
Production Details
- Director: Juan López Moctezuma
- Genre: Horror
- Subgenre: Mexican / Occult
- Resolution: 1080p
- Edition: Mondo Macabro
- Censor Status: Uncut in US, censored in UK upon release
- Packaging: Red case with slipcover
- Original Release Date: 16 June 1977
User Reviews
A fever dream of religious hysteria and satanic panic, Alucarda is a gothic explosion of blood, nudity, and shrieking blasphemy. It’s operatic, unhinged, and strangely beautiful. Think Ken Russell meets Jess Franco in a Mexican convent. Not for the faint of heart - but unforgettable for the brave.
Alucarda is a nunsploitation nightmare drenched in surrealism and sacrilege. The visuals are haunting, the performances feral, and the atmosphere thick with dread. It’s a film that feels like a ritual - hypnotic, chaotic, and deeply unsettling. A cult classic that earns its reputation through sheer audacity.
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