The World of the Dead

The World of the Dead

Directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares

Produced by Cinematográfica Sotomayor

197090 min6.0 / 10

A campy 1970s Mexican wrestling spectacle blending lucha libre action with supernatural horror, where masked heroes battle zombies summoned by an ancient witch.

Santo and Blue Demon take on a 300-year-old witch with a nasty attitude. She raises a legion of zombies and sends them to fight Santo in his home and in the rings.

Questions people ask

  • Is The World of the Dead sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is The World of the Dead easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The World of the Dead violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is The World of the Dead scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Does The World of the Dead end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity76

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise76

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The World of the Dead

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The World of the Dead

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The World of the Dead, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The World of the Dead, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The World of the Dead, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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