Trilogy of Mil Mascaras

The Trilogy of Mil Mascaras is a collection of three films released between 2007 and 2015. This tribute to 1960s Mexican horror and lucha libre cinema comprises Mil Mascaras vs. the Aztec Mummy (2007), Academy of Doom (2008), and Aztec Revenge (2015), totaling 260 minutes of runtime. The collection has a combined budget and revenue of zero. The films within this trilogy offer a glimpse into a specific vein of Mexican filmmaking, drawing inspiration from classic horror tropes and the world of masked wrestlers. Mil Mascaras vs. the Aztec Mummy, with a runtime of 90 minutes and an IMDb rating of 7.0, is one example of the collection's offerings. Academy of Doom, also clocking in at 90 minutes, has an IMDb rating of 5.6. Aztec Revenge, the latest installment, runs for 80 minutes and holds an IMDb rating of 6.7. The trilogy’s production spanned eight years, from its initial release in 2007 to its final film in 2015. The total budget for the entire collection was zero, as was the total revenue generated. This compilation provides a focused look at a series of films united by their thematic and stylistic connections to a particular period in Mexican film history.