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What if curing grandpa's drinking problem required faking a vampire attack? Mexico's most unhinged family comedy.
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IMDb
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Google
47

Chiquidracula (1985)

Chaotic family energyDIY horrorChild schemes

Overview

ComedyFamilyDrama

An alcoholic grandfather is seriously ill. His doctor suggests that experiencing a bad scare could cure him. His grandson volunteers to help him.

Flag of MXMXSpanish
Content warning
vampiremischievous childrendoctoralcoholismdraculatroubled childhoodgrandparent grandchild relationshippranktheftsalesman+5 more
Generational responsibilityDesperate solutions to addictionChildhood resourcefulnessPerformance as healing

Standout Aspects

Acting

Carlos Espejel's chaotic scheming energy carries every frame

Practical Effects

Wax museum Dracula transformation is gloriously janky

Writing

Booze-as-disease medical logic that only 1985 could approve

Best for:Family: With relatives who appreciate absurd schemes·Solo: When you need proof kids' movies used to be weirder·Rewatch: Spotting which prank would definitely kill a sick man
Heads up:Triggers: Alcoholism played for family-comedy laughs throughout·Emotional: Bedbound mother, struggling family poverty always present
Julio Aldama

Director

Julio Aldama

ReleasedJan 2, 1985
Runtime1h 32m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Olympusat

Top Cast

Luis Manuel Pelayo

Luis Manuel Pelayo

Tendero Español

Adalberto Martínez

Adalberto Martínez

Abuelo

Teresa Velázquez

Teresa Velázquez

Juana

Ana Luisa Peluffo

Ana Luisa Peluffo

Doña Mari

Bruno Rey

Bruno Rey

Cura

Charly Valentino

Charly Valentino

Merolico

Pierre Angelo

Pierre Angelo

Chamaco Estacionamiento

Queta Carrasco

Queta Carrasco

Abuela

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Deep Dive

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Cultural

Carlos Espejel was Mexico's biggest child star; this was his transition from TV sketch comedy to film.

Trivia

Director Julio Aldama financed this through his popular 1970s TV variety show — the entire budget reportedly came from one successful episode.

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