I’ve become rather tired of contemporary horror films centered around spiteful ghosts—usually teenage girls or children seeking retribution against their killers. This is especially true for Asian movies, which often follow a predictable formula and share similar endings. Please don't misunderstand me; I'm not trying to be rude. However, many modern horror movies feel repetitive when it comes to the "vindictive ghost" trope. It’s almost unavoidable that a film will draw on existing ideas, and that isn't necessarily the problem. What bothers me is how these contemporary ghost stories try so hard to shock or innovate, ultimately failing and delivering predictable conclusions. That's at least my opinion. Fortunately, we can still find excellent horror movies from years past, like "Hasta el viento tiene miedo." It’s a simple yet stylish film that provides everything needed without straining to fill the runtime. While it has some predictability, it's highly enjoyable and avoids misleading viewers with unnecessary or sentimental scenes. In "Hasta el viento tiene miedo," a group of boarding school girls suffers under the harsh rule of Bernarda, the authoritarian headmistress who seems to take her anger out on them. Lucia, the vice-headmistress, attempts to be more approachable as a counterbalance to Bernarda's behavior, earning the girls’ affection. One night, Claudia, a student, experiences a nightmare where she hears a ghostly voice calling her name from atop a tower in the school garden. Upon investigating and climbing the stairs, she opens a red door and discovers the body of a blonde girl hanging from the ceiling. The other students become captivated by this disturbing dream and decide to explore the tower together, despite Bernarda’s prohibition. Before they can uncover any secrets, the headmistress finds them breaking the rules. As punishment, the girls are forced to remain at the boarding school for winter vacation. Annoyed with their headmistress, they complain about their situation, unaware that something even worse is looming: a ghost seeking revenge and choosing one of them as its messenger. "Hasta el viento tiene miedo" is a well-made Gothic horror film that not only frightens but also includes amusing scenes that provide humorous relief without turning the movie into a comedy. There are playful moments and somewhat naive situations that likely caused some controversy when the film was released in the 1960s. For example, I particularly enjoyed the scene where Kitty, a mischievous student, performs a striptease for her classmates and teaches them how to do it—not so much because of the dance itself, but because the other girls react as if she were committing a crime. Another memorable moment is when the girls force a prudish classmate to dance with them and then playfully pile on top of her, stripping away her clothes in retaliation for her gossiping. The chemistry among the actresses playing the schoolgirls was remarkable (some of whom were nearly thirty). Marga Lopez’s portrayal of the villainous headmistress was arguably one of the film's strongest performances; she evoked a feeling similar to the fear I experienced as a student encountering an intimidating teacher or headmistress. The renowned Mexican composer Armando Manzanero created the music, which is another significant element contributing to the film’s atmosphere. "Hasta el viento tiene miedo" may even convey a message about the strictness of school authorities and how violence begets more violence—though I wonder if I'm simply overanalyzing it and giving the film too much credit. Regardless, I highly recommend this film.

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