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THE ONE & ONLY WEBSITE AND PODCAST DEDICATED TO MEXICAN GENRE FILMS OF THE PAST


El Camaleon (1993)
The other day I watched Federico Fellini’s Roma and I was baffled and in awe at the same time because of how weird & beautiful it was. The very next day I watched Victor Martinez’s El Camaleon ("The Chameleon") and that movie also baffled me. Did I go awe to it as well? Not exactly, but I was amused by what I was watching. After all, Angel De La Peña transforms into Sergio Goyri . A transformation I never would've imagined in my weirdest, random fever dreams. An old prison
Armando Hernandez
Jan 13


Panico En La Montaña (1989)
The mountain ghost town of “Dos Estrellas” ("2 Stars") is feared by those nearby, but an old quirky man named Beto (Adalberto Martinez "Resortes") alongside his strong-willed nephew Pedro (Pedro Fernandez) and local girl Rebeca (Maria Rebeca) head out there in search of treasure in the old mines. Once the trio settle in Dos Estrellas, they take notice of the eerie things going on around there and they’re also not alone since a big bearded man named “George” (George S
Armando Hernandez
Oct 27, 2025


Hasta Que La Muerte Nos Separe (1987)
Sometime in the 1930’s, a pianist named Orlando (Hugo Stiglitz) has fallen in love with actress Griselda (Luz Maria Jerez) at the theater where she performs. After much admiring from afar, Orlando finally nabs Griselda and they begin a very deep romantic relationship which then leads to their blissful marriage. Orlando is to go to Paris for a music study & just before he is to leave—Orlando wants to spend time with Griselda at his luxurious family mansion where his aunt
Armando Hernandez
Oct 25, 2025


Pesadilla Fatal (1991)
Also featured on Trash-Mex Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/trashmexpodcast/2267789/ *original review posted on 2/9/2019 Unrequited love. It happens. Sometimes it’s a beautiful thing, but sometimes it’s a sad thing. Either way, it’s been dealt with by all. In 1984, Lionel Richie released a song called “Hello” which is about unrequited love. In the music video, Lionel admires a young blind girl from afar and he just happens to be her college professor. After a series of aw
Armando Hernandez
Oct 13, 2025


La Niña De Los Hoyitos (1984)
At Trash-Mex , we adore killer midget clown dolls, drunken horny vampires, drunken fat ninja turtle wannabes, horny construction workers...
Armando Hernandez
Sep 20, 2025


Mi Nombre Es Gatillo (1985)
When the opening credits of Mi Nombre Es Gatillo (roughly translating to "My Name Is Trigger") finish rolling, we are then given...
Armando Hernandez
Sep 20, 2025


Pandilla De Cadaneros (1987)
Deep in the Colonia Escandon , street gangs are always around causing trouble for the innocent locals with robberies, destruction &...
Armando Hernandez
Sep 14, 2025


A Garrote Limpio (1986)
A chase into the night, an ice pick on hand, and then a fatal stab to the neck. The first of several murders committed by an unknown...
Armando Hernandez
Sep 14, 2025


Delirio De Muerte (1996)
I think about my past relationships from time to time and while there are fond memories that I’ll never forget, there are also memories...
Armando Hernandez
Aug 21, 2025


La Sombra De La Muerte (1996)
On a dark, cold & windy night—you’re being chased after by a hatchet-wielding maniac and you are more than likely not going to survive...
Armando Hernandez
Aug 2, 2025


Tambo (1991)
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, is that watching too many action movies will make people do crazy things. In the case of Infancia...
Armando Hernandez
Jul 29, 2025


Mi Fantasma y Yo (1988)
A writer (Rodolfo de Anda) has purchased a spooky old house as a way to get inspiration for his latest horror novel and it’s quite the...
Armando Hernandez
Jul 29, 2025


Las Que Las Dan Me Dan Miedo (1989)
A while back, I watched David Fincher’s Zodiac and at first I was intrigued by seeing all the characters working hard on cracking down...
Armando Hernandez
Jul 26, 2025


Curados De Espantos (1992)
A vampire is on the loose in Mexico City. Is it El Vampiro Teporocho ? Not this time around. This vampire is called Vladimir (Roberto...
Armando Hernandez
Jul 26, 2025


Matenme Porque Me Muero (1991)
In October 1887, 2 sought-after burglars named The Romo Brothers (Pedro Weber "Chatanuga" & Raul Padilla "Choforo") are hanged to...
Armando Hernandez
Jul 20, 2025
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