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it is the rare 'crazy' movie that actually has something to say.

I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

I watched this movie when I was a little kid with my mom a long time ago, I never thought too much about it, I just considered it a decent horror movie with a pretty good title. Seeing it again after all these years I realize just how good it is.Its as classic of a horror story as you can get, a ghost in a school, its relatable and familiar, a bit cliché by now but what makes you forget about how much this concept has been used is its execution, this is a genuinely eerie film, it doesn't use the usual cliché "scary faces" or "creepy sounds", however, it uses elements that are often used in classic horror like darkness, the wind, lightnings and cries (this is the first time I found someone crying in the dark of the night to be scary) but uses this elements at the right time, it doesn't waste them trying to scare you every so often, it builds the mood and the setting in such an astounding way before something scary actually happens in the story.Taboada is often considered to be the master of Mexican horror and I agree, while there have been other great directors who have made horror films, Taboada is the only director who worked consistently in the horror genre and not only that, but his movies are always great. He also understands the genre very well, he knows that in movies like these the special effects wont be effective, he knows that characters, mood and execution are priorities. Taboada knows that ghosts aren't evil entities but souls in pain who look for redemption.An amazing film that deals with many interesting themes and subjects, this is probably one of the movies I would like to re watch soon if I find the time to do it.

The title makes justice to the movie. "Hasta El Viento Tiene Miedo" is truly a chilling, unsettling, atmospheric Horror movie. I'm not sure but this may be the first ghost possession movie that deals with revenge. If not, this is a precursor and one of the best of it's kind. The whole Gothic atmosphere including settings, score, art direction, and cinematography is simply stunning. This is a visually stunning Horror movie mainly because of Taboada's direction. It's really sad that he is heavily underrated although he made among Mèxico's creepiest Horror movies. The movie relies it's creepiness on the settings (Gothic) and the shocking factor on the usual scary images that pop out of nowhere. For example, when the girls are dancing along with the piano music, and Kitty is performing a striptease, the ghost of Andrea appears through the window and scares the hell out of the girls. That was a chilling scene that nobody expects. And there are more "shocking/scary" scenes through the movie. But that isn't the best feature of the movie. The atmosphere is what makes this a worth watch. The performances are simply great. Although it's obvious that the main characters were picked up because of their physical beauty. Nice move!Marga Lòpez(R.I.P.) in the role of Bernarda is simply fantastic. She demonstrates why she's considered one of the top 5 actresses in the history of Mèxico. Her performance is solid, believable, and truly gains the audience's dislike. When she had to be strict or "bitchy" she did it very well, and when she had to look worried, scared, or demonstrate sorrow she was also great. Alicia Bonet (Claudia) gave a strong performance as the naive, well behaved heroine. She was very cute but brave at the same time. Norma Lazareno (Kitty) stole the show as the rebel, sexual Kitty. She paved the road for the dead end girl type character like PJ Soles in Halloween, or Margot Kidder in Black Christmas (very influenced by Lazareno's performance). The rest of the cast was great. Diego, Lucia (portrayed perfectly by Maricruz Olivier), Josefina, Carolina, Liliana, and even Armando deliver great performances. You can feel the excellent chemistry between all the characters. The result is that you feel sympathy for them. You will probably find the acting to be cheesy at some points but that is because Mexican acting at the time was heavily inspired by dramatic theater plays. Mexican acting tends to be over the top at some points and this is no exception. But the on-screen charm and chemistry between the characters saves the day. "Hasta el Viento Tiene Miedo" is a pioneer in the genre and probably among Mèxico's best Horrors movie to date. There's no need of gore, or f/x in order to create a scary, creepy, and moving Horror movie. "Hasta El Viento Tiene MIedo" succeeds on every possible aspect. You can't get much better from any ghost movie. I have a strong recommendation: Watch the movie before reading it's plot summary and don't let anyone spoil it for you. The first viewing experience worths your time. For it's time, I'm sure it was a truly scary experience. It may not be "scary" enough for today's standards but definitely it still has the touch.

You need to see a real horror-suspense movie? Don't miss this one. Hasta el Viento Tiene Miedo is 36 years old, and still is so fresh and captivating.Carlos Enrique Taboada didn't need special make up, mutilated bodies, rivers of blood, FX nor a budget of millions of dollars to create the best horror-suspense Mexican movie. No names to point, but in fact this movie is much better than many other popular horror movies you have seen.To listen the spectral voice calling "Claudia...Claudia"; see her slowly go towards that voice; watching Claudia dead covered by a blanket and suddenly to see her arm moving under the blanket; still takes my breath away.Yes, the final part is a cliché. However the first fifty minutes are worth.

Even the Mexican movie industry is short on horror films, this one stands out among the lot.The story is about some girls who have to spend their summer vacations on the school due their cruel principal. What they don´t know is that the school is haunted by a ghost.Although the story might not seem very original, director Taboada manages to keep it moving and adds a few twists along the way. The acting is somewhat irregular but the main cast is good, specially Marga Lopez as the only adult who takes the matter seriously.Believe me, this film is so eerie that you´re going to be looking twice before entering a dark room for a long time.