Even the Wind is Afraid (1968) Hasta el viento tiene miedo | Merits of Sin | Region-Free (DVD)

Title: Even the Wind Is Afraid (1968)

Genre: Horror

Plot Synopsis:

Claudia, a student at an all-girls boarding school, is tormented by recurring nightmares of a young woman hanging in a tower on the school grounds. After investigating the mysterious tower with her friends, Claudia is punished by the severe headmistress, Miss Bernarda, and forced to stay at the school over holiday break. As strange and terrifying events begin to escalate, the girls uncover the tragic fate of a former student named Andrea, whose vengeful spirit haunts the halls, seeking justice for a secret buried long ago.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Carlos Enrique Taboada

• Writers: Carlos Enrique Taboada

• Cast:

  • Marga López as Bernarda

  • Maricruz Olivier as Lucía

  • Alicia Bonet as Claudia

  • Norma Lazareno as Kitty

  • Renata Seydel as Josefina

IMDb Link:
Even the Wind Is Afraid (1968)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. smudgeefluff – ★★★☆☆
   “I don’t know why more people aren’t talking about this movie. It’s the perfect spooky ghost story for a dark and stormy night. It’s beautiful to look at, and the story is chilling without being too over the top.”

2. emh – ★★★★☆
   “Unapologetically gothic and melodramatic in all the right ways. The cinematography is gorgeous and the sound design is eerie as hell. Great use of wind as a ghostly presence.”

3. hellonfriscobay – ★★★★☆
   “Mexican horror that’s both elegant and unsettling. A perfect haunted house mystery with real emotional weight beneath the surface.”

4. Alita – ★★★☆☆
   “Slow pacing, but rich in atmosphere. The setting is everything. The boarding school feels like a character of its own.”

5. LadyEvil – ★★★★★
   “A timeless gem. The kind of film that lingers in your bones. Even the wind seems to whisper secrets while watching this.”

Meta Description:
Even the Wind Is Afraid (1968) is a Mexican gothic horror classic set in a haunted all-girls boarding school, where the spirit of a wronged student returns with chilling consequences. A must-watch for fans of atmospheric supernatural tales.