Macabre, haunting and wonderful
The Premise
Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Folk Horror, Supernatural Drama, Macario taps into fundamental fears. The 7.9/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of mexico, based on novel or book, inquisition continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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