A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
May 1, 1968
Original Title:
Serenata Macabra
Alternate Titles:
Dance of Death
El baile de la muerte
House of Evil
Totentanz im Schreckensschloß
Genres:
Horror | Mystery
Production Companies:
Filmica Vergara S.A.
Production Countries:
Mexico
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 89
Relatives of a recently deceased man meet at his eerie castle for a reading of the will. They encounter a sinister piano player who turns out to be a toy maker, and his toys are imbued with murderous intentions.
Art Direction:
José Méndez
Octavio Ocampo
Co-Director:
José Luis González de León
Director:
Juan Ibáñez
Jack Hill
Editor:
Ángel Camacho
Makeup Artist:
Tony Ramirez
Music:
Enrico C. Cabiati
Other:
Stim Segar
Producer:
Luis Enrique Vergara
Screenplay:
Jack Hill
Octavio Ocampo
Luis Enrique Vergara
José Méndez
Set Decoration:
Raúl Cárdenas
Wardrobe Supervisor:
Tostada
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