Alucarda

Alucarda

Year: 1977

Runtime: 77 mins

Language: English

Director: Juan López Moctezuma

HorrorHorror the undead and monster classicsGothic and eerie haunting horrorCreepy chilling and terrifying horrorGory gruesome and slasher horror

After her parents die, a young girl is sent to a convent where she meets the enigmatic Alucarda. Their arrival awakens a malevolent presence that spreads demonic possession, Satanic worship, and vampiric horrors throughout the cloister, forcing the sisters to confront forces beyond Heaven.

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Timeline & Setting – Alucarda (1977)

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Time period

Mid-19th century (1850s)

The events begin in 1850 with Alucarda's birth and unfold fifteen years later. The action takes place in remote religious structures during a time when faith and superstition hold sway. This era frames the conflict between pious authority and occult forces.

Location

Derelict Colonial Palace, Stone-walled Convent

The story centers on a derelict colonial palace in the woods and a nearby stone-walled convent. The convent is home to Catholic nuns and guards a tense atmosphere where faith clashes with dark secrets. Key locations include the crypt, the forest surrounding the buildings, and a grotto that becomes the stage for the supernatural.

🏚️ Derelict 🏰 Historical ⛪ Religious

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Main Characters – Alucarda (1977)

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Alucarda (Tina Romero)

A fierce, impulsive girl born in a derelict palace who becomes entwined with occult powers. She forms a dangerous, intimate bond with Justine, pushing boundaries between innocence and darkness. Alucarda’s strength and sorrow drive her toward deadly rituals and a dramatic transformation before her mysterious disappearance.

👀 Intense 🗝️ Secretive 🩸 Occult

Justine (Susana Kamini)

An orphan girl who quickly becomes Alucarda’s closest companion. Their alliance deepens into a dangerous pact as they explore demonic rites and the lure of immortality. Justine’s vulnerability ultimately leads to vampiric death and a haunting legacy within the convent.

💞 Loyal 🩸 Vulnerable 🪄 Occult-leaning

Dr. Oszek (Claudio Brook)

A science-minded physician who questions religious explanations for the strange events. He takes Alucarda into his care, confronts the occult at the convent, and ultimately contends with the limits of rational thought when faced with the supernatural.

🧠 Rational 🧪 Scientist 🛡️ Protector

Sister Angélica (Tina French)

A nun who experiences visions of the girls’ Satanic activities. She witnesses the growing peril and becomes entangled in attempts to curb it, ultimately meeting a brutal end during the chaos of the exorcism and ritual events.

🙏 Pious 🕯️ Visionary 🗡️ Martyr

Father Lázaro (David Silva)

A priest who participates in the convent's ritual punishment of the girls and confronts the unfolding horror. His authority is challenged as demonic forces escalate, revealing the tension between faith and fear within the community.

✝️ Faithful 🗡️ Strict 🕊️ Moral-conflict

Daniela Oszek (Lily Garza)

The blind daughter of Dr. Oszek who is kept under his protection. She becomes a quiet witness to the nightmarish events and shares a bond with Alucarda, offering a fragile anchor of innocence amid chaos.

👁️ Perceptive 🕊️ Innocent 🧭 Loyal

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Major Themes – Alucarda (1977)

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👿 Demonology

The film centers on the emergence of occult forces within an isolated religious setting. Alucarda and Justine summon demonic powers and perform blood rituals that blur lines between innocence and corruption. Vampiric manifestations and demonic visitation anchor the horror and probe the nature of evil.

💞 Forbidden Bond

Alucarda and Justine form a deep, intimate connection that transcends social and religious boundaries. Their pact to die together sets the tone for obsession and danger. The bond itself acts as a doorway to occult power and ultimately to tragedy.

🧪 Science vs Faith

Dr. Oszek embodies rational inquiry challenging unexplained phenomena. He is horrified by archaic exorcism and seeks to study the events through a scientific lens. The narrative uses his perspective to question whether science can fully explain or contain the supernatural.

🕯️ Gothic Atmosphere

The setting—cramped convent corridors, crypts, and a burning chapel—creates a suffocating, Gothic mood. Rituals and nocturnal rituals cast long shadows and heighten the sense of doom. Lighting, relics, and ritual spaces become active elements in the horror.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 15:23

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