The Premise
The Witch's Mirror (Spanish: El espejo de la bruja) is a 1960 Mexican supernatural horror film directed by Chano Urueta, written by Alfredo Ruanova and Carlos Enrique Taboada, and produced by Abel Salazar. The film's plot follows the murder of a wife, Elena (Dina de Marco), by her husband Eduardo (Armando Calvo); Elena's godmother Sara (Isabela Corona) seeks revenge on Eduardo and Eduardo's new wife Deborah (Rosita Arenas) by using a mirror to summon Elena's ghost.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Supernatural, Gothic Horror, Mexican Horror, The Witch's Mirror taps into fundamental fears. The 6.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of witch, burn, plastic surgery continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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