

Doña Macabra
1972-09-30 · 93 min · ★ 5.7
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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- Directors
- Roberto Gavaldón
- Production companies
- Estudios Churubusco Azteca
- Countries
- Mexico
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Marga LópezArmida, Doña Macabra
Héctor SuárezOthón Quiñones
Carmen MontejoDemetria
Pancho CórdovaOctavio
Carmen SalinasLucila
Diana OchoaGossipy NeighborTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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