Masked heroines grapple with a shapeshifting mummy and tomb raiders in 1960s Mexico.
THE WRESTLING WOMEN VS. THE AZTEC MUMMY
Two wrestlers face thieves seeking treasure in an Aztec tomb and a mummy with the ability to transmogrify.
Quick Answer
The Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy is a 1964 Mexican adventure, horror, and science fiction film directed by René Cardona about female wrestlers who confront thieves seeking Aztec treasure and a shapeshifting mummy.
Programmer's Pick
Where else do you get a female mummy who can outwrestle the competition and shapeshift when the holds get tough? This is lucha libre dialed up with tomb-robbing, monster-mashing, and a cast that can throw both punches and plot twists.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- René Cardona
- Writers
- Alfredo Salazar, Guillermo Calderón
- Release
- 1964
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Country
- Mexico
- Language
- Spanish
- Genres
- Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- Rock 'N Roll Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy, La vengeance de la momie, Amazon Women vs. The Aztec Mummy, Original title: Las luchadoras contra la momia
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Watch Gloria Venus and Golden Rubi flex their wrestling prowess against both human and supernatural opponents.
The mummy Xochitl isn't your standard bandaged foe—she morphs into a snake or a bat, making every fight unpredictable.
The collision of masked wrestling, ancient curses, and monster movie spectacle delivers a psychotronic punch.
The film centers on tough women taking the lead in combat, swinging fists and plot momentum alike.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Thieves seeking Aztec tomb treasure
Shapeshifting Aztec mummy
Battles with wrestlers and supernatural chaos
Mexican tombs and wrestling arenas
Questions from the Vault
When was The Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy released? +
The Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy was released in 1964.
Who directed The Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy? +
René Cardona directed The Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy.
How long is The Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy? +
The Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy runs for 89 minutes.
What genre is The Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy? +
The Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy is an adventure, horror, and science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy? +
You can watch The Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy on SassyFlix.
How does the mummy Xochitl challenge the wrestling women? +
Xochitl, the Aztec mummy, complicates the fight by transforming into a snake or a bat, making her a slippery opponent for the wrestlers.
Is the mummy an enemy or ally to the wrestling women? +
Unlike most monster movies, the mummy in this film is female and aligns with the protagonists against the real villains.
