The La Hora Fria: The Vampire's Coffin

El ataúd del vampiro / The Vampire's Coffin
Dir: Fernando Méndez
85 min, Mexico, 1957
Cast: Abel Salazar, Ariadne Welter, Germán Robles, Yerye Beirute, Alicia Montoya
 
In the sinister sequel of The Vampire, The Vampire's Coffin, the curious Dr. Mendoza steals from Sierra Negra the coffin of Count Luvad, who was buried with a stake through his chest. Dr. Mendoza is surprised when he finds that the Count has turned the grave-robbers, who accidentally resurrected him, into zombie servants. Luvad escapes, thirsty for the blood of young women, so he captures young Marta, and keeps her hostage in the museum. The Vampire's Coffin is a classic, spooky and thrilling, on par with its renowned prequel.
 
The La Hora Fria: Classic Mexican Horror runs 10/21-11/6 at the Mexican American Culture Center (MACC) at 600 River Street.  All shows are free and start at 8pm.  For more information go to Cine Las Americas.