Coffin Joe Collection

The Coffin Joe Collection is a series of four films created by José Mojica Marins, who also wrote and directed the works. The collection originated with the 1964 film À Meia Noite Levarei Sua Alma, considered his first foray into Brazilian horror cinema. Spanning from 1964 to 2008, the trilogy and related metafictional works comprise a total runtime of 378 minutes. The collection has a reported budget and revenue of zero. The films within the Coffin Joe Collection explore themes central to the character of Coffin Joe. Esta Noite Encarnarei no Teu Cadáver (1967) and O Despertar da Besta (1970) are examples of the series' exploration of these themes. The collection’s runtime totals 378 minutes across its four installments. The Coffin Joe Collection represents a sustained creative project by José Mojica Marins over a period of four decades. The films collectively offer a glimpse into a distinct and enduring body of work.