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Carlos Enrique Taboada
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Carlos Enrique Taboada

1929 – 1997 · Mexico City, Mexico · Active 1960–2014

Carlos Enrique Taboada, born in 1929, was a pivotal figure in Mexican horror cinema. As the writer of The Curse of Nostradamus (1961), he crafted a narrative that blends suspense with supernatural elements, showcasing his mastery of the genre. Taboada's work is characterized by a unique ability to weave psychological tension into his scripts, making him a significant contributor to the cult film conversation. His influence extends beyond The Curse of Nostradamus, as he helped define the aesthetic and thematic concerns of horror in Mexican cinema.

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The Curse of Nostradamus

The Curse of Nostradamus

1961 ★ 4.6
Writer

An aristocratic vampire swears an oath to kill the enemies who killed his father. In order to terrify them even further, he warns each one when he is coming for them.

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Filmography

75 credits
2010s 1 credit
2014
Movie ★ 7.0
Crew Credits
2010s 3 credits
2014
Movie ★ 5.3
2014
A Shred Of Mist Screenstory
Movie ★ 5.3
2014
Movie ★ 4.9
2000s 2 credits
2009
The Book of Stone Original Story
Movie ★ 4.9
2007
The Wind of Fear Original Story
Movie ★ 5.6
1990s 9 credits
1999
Movie ★ 6.7
1997
Reclusorio Screenplay
Movie ★ 5.1
1995
Movie ★ 6.3
1995
Movie ★ 3.8
1995
Movie ★ 3.8
1994
Movie
1992
TV ★ 8.0
1991
Movie ★ 4.4
1990
Movie ★ 4.4
1980s 8 credits
1989
Movie ★ 6.7
1988
Movie ★ 4.2
1986
Movie ★ 7.7
1986
Movie ★ 7.7
1986
Movie ★ 7.7
1986
TV ★ 7.5
1986
TV ★ 7.5
1981
Movie ★ 9.0
1970s 25 credits
1979
Movie ★ 5.0
1979
Movie ★ 5.0
1978
TV ★ 8.0
1978
Rosalía Creator
TV ★ 7.0
1975
Movie ★ 6.9
1975
Movie ★ 6.9
1975
Movie ★ 6.9
1975
Rapine Screenplay
Movie ★ 7.4
1975
Rapine Director
Movie ★ 7.4
1975
Movie ★ 5.8
1975
Movie ★ 4.3
1975
Movie ★ 5.1
1973
Movie ★ 6.2
1972
Movie ★ 4.8
1972
Movie ★ 5.8
1972
Movie ★ 5.8
1972
Movie ★ 6.6
1972
Movie ★ 4.8
1972
Movie ★ 6.6
1972
Movie ★ 5.9
1972
Movie ★ 5.9
1972
Movie ★ 5.3
1971
Movie ★ 6.3
1970
Rubí Director
Movie ★ 7.1
1970
Rubí Writer
Movie ★ 7.1
1960s 27 credits
1969
Movie ★ 7.8
1969
Movie ★ 7.8
1969
Movie ★ 7.8
1969
Movie ★ 6.6
1969
Movie ★ 6.6
1968
Movie ★ 7.8
1968
Movie ★ 7.8
1968
Movie ★ 5.6
1968
Movie ★ 5.6
1968
Movie ★ 6.7
1967
Chanoc Story
Movie ★ 5.2
1967
Movie ★ 6.7
1967
Movie ★ 6.7
1966
Movie ★ 5.7
1966
La recta final Screenplay
Movie ★ 5.7
1966
Alma grande Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.0
1966
Movie ★ 5.7
1965
Movie ★ 6.7
1965
Movie ★ 6.7
1964
Movie ★ 5.8
1963
Movie ★ 6.3
1963
Movie ★ 6.3
1962
Movie ★ 4.9
1962
Movie ★ 5.6
1962
Movie ★ 6.9
1961
Movie ★ 5.4
1960
Movie ★ 7.1