Film Synopsis
The Witch’s Mirror (1962) centers on a powerful witch who turns to occult rituals and an enchanted mirror following the suspicious death of her beloved goddaughter. As hidden guilt, deception, and supernatural retribution begin to surface, those responsible find themselves haunted by forces beyond their control while long-buried secrets are gradually revealed. This Mexican Gothic horror film blends supernatural mystery with atmospheric suspense, exploring revenge, justice, obsession, and the destructive consequences of betrayal.
The Witch’s Mirror Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Indicator BD-ALL/US 2023 | CasaNegra DVD-1/US/OOP 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by David Wilt | ||
| Audio Commentary by Frank Coleman | ||
| Mondo Macabro: “Mexican Horror Movies” | ||
| Rosita Arenas at Mexico Maleficarum: Resurrecting 20th Century Mexican Horror Cinema | ||
| Stills Gallery [CasaNegra] | ||
| Stills Gallery [Indicator] | ||
| “Chanovision: The Cult Films of Mexican Moviemaker, Chano Urueta” - Written by David Wilt | ||
| Biography: Actor Armando Calvo - Written by David Wilt | ||
| Biography: Actress Rosita Arenas - Written by David Wilt | ||
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Indicator’s Blu-ray is included in the “Mexico Macabre: Four Sinister Tales from the Alameda Films Vault, 1959-1963” box set with The Black Pit of Dr. M (1959), The Brainiac (1962) and The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963). It contains a 100-page booklet with writing by José Luis Ortega Torres (“The Reinterpretation of Terror: Cinematográfica ABSA and Mexican Gothic”, 2023), David Wilt (“Mexican Monsters Invade the USA… Slowly”, 2023; “Obituary: Abel Salazar”, 1995), Abraham Castillo Flores (“The Anonymity of the Mexican Monster Makers”, 2023), and Andrew Syder and Dolores Tierney (“Importation/Mexploitation”, 2005); and five art cards.
- CasaNegra’s DVD includes a Loteria game card.
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Collector’s guide
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Mondo Macabro: “Mexican Horror Movies” (TV Episode, 2002, 24:14) -
Rosita Arenas at Mexico Maleficarum: Resurrecting 20th Century Mexican Horror Cinema (2022, 13:08) -
“Chanovision: The Cult Films of Mexican Moviemaker, Chano Urueta” (9 Screens)
| Editions |
Indicator BD 2023
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|---|---|
| Extras | Audio Commentary by David Wilt Indicator BD |
| Audio Commentary by Frank Coleman CasaNegra DVD | |
| Mondo Macabro: “Mexican Horror Movies” Indicator BD | |
| Rosita Arenas at Mexico Maleficarum: Resurrecting 20th Century Mexican Horror Cinema Indicator BD | |
| Stills Gallery [CasaNegra] CasaNegra DVD | |
| Stills Gallery [Indicator] Indicator BD | |
| “Chanovision: The Cult Films of Mexican Moviemaker, Chano Urueta” - Written by David Wilt CasaNegra DVD | |
| Biography: Actor Armando Calvo - Written by David Wilt CasaNegra DVD | |
| Biography: Actress Rosita Arenas - Written by David Wilt CasaNegra DVD | |
| Theatrical Trailer Indicator BD |
Notes
- “Mondo Macabro: Mexican Horror Movies” is also available on Mondo Macabro’s DVDs of The Vampire (1957) and Alucarda (1977).