Muertos de susto

About This Movie

So, 'Muertos de susto' from 2007 is quite the ride. Directed by Harold Trompetero, it blends comedy with a mystery that keeps you guessing. The story kicks off with Amparo, this enigmatic woman throwing cash at a funeral home to cremate Lucia—who's mysteriously gone missing. The funeral home’s blunder, swapping her body with another's ashes, sets off a chain of chaotic events. The tone swings between light-hearted and, well, oddly suspenseful, which gives it that quirky charm. The practical effects are decent for what it is, and the performances don’t take themselves too seriously, but they’re engaging enough to pull you through. It’s just one of those films that sticks with you, not for the usual reasons but for its unique blend of absurdity and intrigue.

Dark humor with a twist. · Interesting take on the funeral industry. · Cult following for its offbeat storytelling.