Orozco the Embalmer (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2001, Orozco the Embalmer is a documentary and horror film directed by Kiyotaka Tsurisaki, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1996, Tsurisaki Kiyotaka, one of Japan’s most infamous death photographers, ventured into the center of Hell itself - the Rue Morgue neighborhood of Bogota, Colombia. With death and murder rampant, the corpses eventually find their way to embalmer Froilan Orozco, who has been tending the dead for over 50 years. We watch as bodies are brought in to his shop and he prepares them for their funerals.
Who’s in it. Orozco the Embalmer stars Froilan Orozco as Self, Biruta as Self, Wipa as Self and Birutica as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Orozco the Embalmer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orozco the Embalmer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orozco the Embalmer tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orozco the Embalmer (2001)?
- In US, Orozco the Embalmer is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Orozco the Embalmer worth watching?
- Orozco the Embalmer holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Orozco the Embalmer?
- Orozco the Embalmer stars Froilan Orozco, Biruta, Wipa and Birutica.
- When was Orozco the Embalmer released?
- Orozco the Embalmer was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.