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Mexico's sleaziest serial killer thriller — where the 90s went to die screaming.
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IMDb
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El Homicida (1990)

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Overview

HorrorMysteryCrime

A police officer hunts down a vicious psycho / serial killer.

Flag of MXMXSpanish
Content warning
serial killer
state violencetoxic masculinitymoral corruptionurban decay

Standout Aspects

Acting

Sebastian Ligarde's unhinged villain performance — pure cocaine energy.

Production

So-bad-it's-transcendent practical effects and sleazy Mexico City locations.

Best for:Solo: 2AM with cheap beer and zero expectations.·Friends: Irony-poisoned pals who adore spectacular failures.
Heads up:Violence: Gratuitous 90s exploitation violence against women — deeply dated.
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Director

Alfonso Rosas Priego Jr.

ReleasedMay 24, 1990
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelmedium
Gazcón Films S.A.
Producciones EGA S.A.

Top Cast

Sebastian Ligarde

Sebastian Ligarde

Carlos Robles El Punk

Sergio Goyri

Sergio Goyri

Ricardo

Mario Almada

Mario Almada

Comandante Arenas

Roxana Chávez

Roxana Chávez

Isaura Espinoza

Isaura Espinoza

Alfredo Solares

Alfredo Solares

Irene Arcila

Irene Arcila

Rojo Grau

Rojo Grau

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Alfonso Rosas Priego Jr. mostly worked as a cinematographer; this was one of his few directing credits, and it shows.

Cultural

Part of Mexico's 1980s-90s 'video boom' — direct-to-VHS action-horrors that apploited real crime waves for shock value.

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