The Sign of Death
El Signo de la Muerte
1939 · 1h 33m · Comedy, Horror, Mystery · Mexico
Two journalists, Carlos and Lola, investigate the murder of a young woman whose body appeared with her heart torn out, in what seems to be a human sacrifice. The investigation leads the reporters to a museum, whose director is the famous Doctor Gallardo.
Written & directed by
Chano UruetaStory by
Salvador Novo6.1Smart score
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