Capulina contra las momias ("Capulina Against the Mummies") is a 1973 Mexican horror comedy film produced, written, and directed by Alfredo Zacarías. It stars Gaspar Henaine (known by his stage name "Capulina") and Jacqueline Voltaire. The film is also known under the alternate title El terror de Guanajuato.
Production Details
- Director: Alfredo Zacarías
- Writer: Alfredo Zacarías
- Producer: Alfredo Zacarías
- Cinematography: Raúl Domínguez
- Editing: Francisco Chiu
- Music: Carlos Camacho
- Production Companies: Estudios América, Panorama Films
- Release Date: October 8, 1973 (Mexico)
- Running Time: 91 minutes
- Country: Mexico
- Language: Spanish
Plot
The story follows a bumbling taxi driver who ends up working as a butler for an elderly scientist attempting to revive mummies. The film blends slapstick comedy with horror and supernatural adventure elements.
Cast
- Gaspar Henaine as Capulina
- Jacqueline Voltaire as Jackie
- Freddy Fernández as the Scientist's Nephew
- Enrique Pontón as the Scientist
- Miguel Ángel Sanroman as The Mummy / The Monday Thief
- Manuel Dondé as The Dead One
- Cristóbal Martell as Second Mummy
- Citlali Breceda, Argentina Candelario, Dinorah Cornejo, Susana Álvarez, Leticia Perdigón, and Sessi Castin as Rejuvenated Mummies
- Cecilia Leger as Capulina's Mother
Context
This is the only film in which Capulina acts alongside Jacqueline Voltaire (who plays his romantic interest). It is the second part of a trilogy of comedy films centered on Halloween Night, which includes Capulina contra los vampiros (1971) and Capulina contra los monstruos (1974).
