The Sign of Death
ComedyHorrorMysteryjournalistmexicosacrificecodedoctorbound and gaggedmexica (aztec)anthropologistwizardchloroform
A pulpy 1939 mystery-thriller that blends journalistic investigation with occult horror and Aztec mysticism, balancing genuine menace with comedic genre conventions.
Two journalists, Carlos and Lola, investigate the murder of a young woman whose body appeared with her heart torn out, in what seems to be a human sacrifice. The investigation leads the reporters to a museum, whose director is the famous Doctor Gallardo.
Essence
Ensemble
Cantinflas
Cantinflas
Manuel Medel
Medel
Carlos Orellana
Dr. Gallardo
Elena D'Orgaz
Lola Ponce
Tomás Perrín
Carlos Manzano
Max Langler
Matlatzín
Matilde Corell
Tía Mati
Elia D'Erzell
Alicia
Alfonso Parra
El comisario
Manuel Arvide
Jefe de redacción (uncredited)
Raúl Guerrero
Borracho de la comisaría (uncredited)
Rafael Icardo
El sablista (uncredited)
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