Día de los muertos 2013
"Weak women don't belong in this town"
Directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero, *Día de los Muertos* (2013) plunges us into the neon-lit shadows of La Candelaria strip club on the eve of the Mexican holiday.
Director: Gigi Saul Guerrero
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Día de los Muertos* (2013) about?
Set on the Mexican holiday, the film follows a group of women working at a strip club who decide to take justice into their own hands after enduring abuse. What begins as a night of remembrance evolves into a supernatural confrontation with those who wronged them.
Who directed *Día de los Muertos*?
Gigi Saul Guerrero directed this intense short film, bringing a sharp, atmospheric lens to the story of female empowerment and vengeance.
Who stars in *Día de los Muertos*?
The film features Adelita Rockhill, Aria DeMaris, Shana Chow, Emi Kamito, Selina Loum, and Romeo Reyes in pivotal roles.
Is *Día de los Muertos* (2013) worth watching?
Though its short runtime limits depth, *Día de los Muertos* delivers a powerful punch with its themes and atmosphere. Fans of gritty, high-stakes storytelling will appreciate its intensity and Guerrero's bold direction.
How long is *Día de los Muertos*?
The film runs for 12 minutes.
About Día de los Muertos (2013) — A 12-Minute Revenge Tale Set to Cinematic Perfection
Directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero, *Día de los Muertos* (2013) plunges us into the neon-lit shadows of La Candelaria strip club on the eve of the Mexican holiday. Beneath the glitter and pulsing music, a simmering rage festers among the women who've suffered abuse at the hands of men who mistook their strength for weakness. As candles flicker and spirits stir in the night, these women trade passivity for vengeance, turning a night of remembrance into a reckoning that won't be ignored.
This 12-minute micro-drama blends eerie atmosphere with raw emotion, weaving themes of resilience, justice, and the supernatural into a tight, haunting narrative. Guerrero crafts a world where the dead walk among the living—not just in ghostly form, but in the unshakable will of the oppressed. The result is a visceral, thought-provoking short film that lingers long after the credits roll.