Movies Like Barbarous Mexico (2014)

Barbarous Mexico is a 2014 fantasy, horror film from Lex Ortega with a MovieMagicScore of 5.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with México Bárbaro II and Q.

Fantasy Horror

México Bárbaro II

2017

In this new horror anthology, nine Mexican directors come together to tell stories about the most brutal, ruthless and bizarre Mexican traditions and legends.

6.3

MagicScore

Q

1982

A fleeing gangland flunky discovers the New York nest of Aztec deity Quetzalcoatl, the man-eating flying serpent.

5.7

MagicScore

The Sign of Death

1939

Two journalists, Carlos and Lola, investigate the murder of a young woman whose body appeared with her heart torn out, in what seems to be a human sacrifice. The investigation leads the reporters to a museum, whose director is the famous Doctor Gallardo.

6.2

MagicScore

The Legend of the Chupacabras

2016

Leo San Juan and his team of "ghostbusters" continue with their adventures, this time fighting against the mexican monster himself: "El Chupacabras".

7.3

MagicScore

Mercenaries of the Rio Grande

1965

Dr. Karl Sternau, the personal physician of the count Bismarck, who spent much of his youth in Mexico, is sent back to that country during the occupation by French troops in the service of the Austrian 'Emperor' Maximilian, to carry an encouraging letter from U.S. President Lincoln to the nationalist Mexican president Benito Juarez.

5.8

MagicScore

Dead Silence

2007

Jamie returns to his hometown in search of answers to his wife's murder, which occurred after receiving a weird package containing a ventriloquist dummy named Billy, which may be linked to the legend of ventriloquist Mary Shaw. Destined to find out the truth, Jamie goes to the town of Raven's Fair, where Shaw used to perform and is buried. But Jamie is in for more than he expected.

6.4

MagicScore

The Blair Witch Project

1999

In October of 1994 three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, while shooting a documentary. A year later their footage was found.

6.4

MagicScore

Chupa

2023

While visiting family in Mexico, a lonely boy befriends a mythical creature hiding on his grandfather's ranch and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.

6.3

MagicScore

The Last Broadcast

1998

In December 1995, a four-man team from the public-access program, "Fact or Fiction", braved the New Jersey's desolate Pine Barrens determined to deliver a live broadcast of the legendary Jersey Devil. Only one came out alive. It took the jury ninety minutes to sentence the lone survivor to life in prison. One year later, a filmmaker decides to mount his own investigation...

5.1

MagicScore

#10

Cropsey

2009

Realizing the urban legend of their youth has actually come true, two filmmakers delve into the mystery surrounding five missing children and the real-life boogeyman linked to their disappearances.

6.0

MagicScore

#11

The Bye Bye Man

2017

When three college students move into an old house off campus, they unwittingly unleash a supernatural entity known as The Bye Bye Man, who comes to prey upon them once they discover his name. The friends must try to save each other, all the while keeping The Bye Bye Man's existence a secret to save others from the same deadly fate.

5.2

MagicScore

#12

Urban Legends: Bloody Mary

2005

On a prom-night dare, a trio of high school friends chant an incantation, unleashing an evil spirit from the past with deadly consequences.

4.9

MagicScore

#13

Lake of Death

2019

A small group of friends battle to survive in the middle of the forests and fjords of Norway. The story is based on Norwegian legend thought to be innocent folklore.

3.9

MagicScore

#14

Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires

2025

In the time of the Aztec empire, tragedy strikes Yohualli Coatl when his father is murdered by Spanish conquistadors. To warn King Moctezuma and his high priest, Yoka, of imminent danger, Yohualli escapes to Tenochtitlán. There, he trains in the temple of the bat god Tzinacan with his mentor, developing equipment and weaponry to confront the Spanish invasion and avenge his father’s death. Along the way, he encounters key figures like the fierce Jaguar Woman and the conquistador Hernán Cortés.

7.8

MagicScore

#15

The Fish Child

2009

A desperate love story between two young girls of extremely different social backgrounds who, unable to find a place for their love in the world they live in, are pushed to commit a crime.

5.7

MagicScore

#16

The Other Conquest

1999

The film is a drama about the aftermath of the 1520s Spanish Conquest of Mexico told from the perspective of the indigenous Aztec people. It explores the social, religious, and psychological changes brought about by a historical process of colonization that both defined the American continent and is also highly reminiscent of today’s neocolonialism.

6.5

MagicScore

#17

Firewalker

1986

A pair of adventurers try to track down an ancient Aztec/Mayan/Egyptian/Apache horde of gold.

5.3

MagicScore

#18

Tyrannosaurus Azteca

2007

The Aztecs summoned a Tyrannosaurus Rex to keep Cortes and his army out of Mexico. Now they need the Conquistadors' help to stop the T-Rex from killing them all.

4.8

MagicScore

#19

Rough Magic

1995

In the 1950s, a pretty magician's apprentice travels to Mexico to escape her boyfriend, a wealthy politician, and to find a Mayan shaman who will teach her the ancient principles of magic.

5.5

MagicScore

#20

Which Way Home

2009

Follows unaccompanied child migrants, on their journey through Mexico, as they try to reach the United States.

7.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Barbarous Mexico?

The top films similar to Barbarous Mexico by MovieMagicScore are México Bárbaro II (6.3), Q (5.7), The Sign of Death (6.2). Each shares fantasy/horror themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Barbarous Mexico worth watching?

Barbarous Mexico holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.3/10 from 46 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Barbarous Mexico?

Barbarous Mexico (2014) is a fantasy, horror film directed by Lex Ortega, starring Joyce Cuervo, Leslie Arce, Sara Camacho.

Where can I find more recommendations like Barbarous Mexico?

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About movies like Barbarous Mexico

This ranked list pairs Barbarous Mexico (2014), a fantasy and horror film from Lex Ortega, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Joyce Cuervo take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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