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The Living Head

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1963 · 79 min Horror
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

A group of archaeologists break into the tomb of an ancient Aztec general, arousing the warrior's head and sending his undead servant out to take revenge on the careless scientists.

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Original Title La cabeza viviente
Year 1963
Country Mexico
Genre Horror
Director Chano Urueta
Runtime 79 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (10 votes)

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The director constructs dread by pitting clinical archaeology against primal, ritualistic terror. It explores the consequences of disturbing sealed history, relying on the claustrophobic atmosphere of the tomb and the relentless pursuit by an ancient force.

What lingers after the credits is a palpable sense of violation and the idea that some doors, once opened, cannot be closed. A stark reminder that the past guards its secrets fiercely. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Chano Urueta

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Best viewed in darkness, letting the tomb's shadows and the servant's silent approach unsettle you completely.

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