Doña Macabra (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1972, Doña Macabra is a comedy, horror and mystery film directed by Roberto Gavaldón, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Armida (named ¨Doña Macabra¨ by her neighbors) and Demetria, two old women who live in an old house with Octavio, a kind of mad scientist. Their lives take an unexpected turn when the nephew of Armida, Lucila, recently married with Othón, arrive to the house looking for and old treasure, believed to be buried in the house. They will find a lot of dark and unexpected secrets.
Who’s in it. Doña Macabra stars Marga López as Armida, Doña Macabra, Héctor Suárez as Othón Quiñones, Carmen Montejo as Demetria and Roberta Gavaldón as Leonor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Doña Macabra has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doña Macabra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doña Macabra tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doña Macabra (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doña Macabra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doña Macabra worth watching?
- Doña Macabra holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doña Macabra?
- Doña Macabra stars Marga López, Héctor Suárez, Carmen Montejo, Roberta Gavaldón and Pancho Córdova.
- When was Doña Macabra released?
- Doña Macabra was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.