The Day of the Dead, somewhere in this world...

The dead deliver laughter, tears, and even some love? A Day of the Dead playlist from Mexico, the US, and South Korea. An ominous invitation leads you to an unforeseen destination. Join us on this journey if you dare.

Pedro's List – Mexico

Film
Macario (1960) – The quintessential Día de Muertos film, where a man’s deal with Death touches on deep spiritual themes.
Cronos (1992) – An early Guillermo del Toro horror that mixes science, religion, and Mexican folklore.
Somos lo que hay (We Are What We Are, 2010) – A haunting continuation of Cronos’s themes, diving into family and survival.
La Leyenda de la Nahuala (Legend Quest: The Legend of La Nahuala, 2007) – An animated feature celebrating Day of the Dead through the lens of an ancient indigenous legend.

TV Series
Lo que la gente cuenta (What People Tell, 2005–2022) – A long-running series that brings Mexican urban legends to life.
Más allá del miedo (Beyond Fear, 2018–) – An anthology uncovering the terrifying tales buried in Mexican folklore.

YouTube Short
Hasta los huesos (Down To The Bone, 2001) – A stop-motion classic illustrating Mexicans' uniquely humorous take on death.

Kaitlyn's List – United States

Film
Blythe Spirit – A comedy about two ghostly ex-wives competing to haunt their husband from beyond the grave.
13 Ghosts – A classic horror favorite, known for its creativity in ghostly designs and chilling storyline.
The Shining – This masterpiece, a rite of passage in horror, captivated friends and family alike during an outdoor screening.

TV Series
Yellowjackets – A survival thriller that explores whether the paranormal forces the mind to confront past traumas.
What We Do in the Shadows – A comedic look at modern vampire life, proving there's a monster for everyone.
The Haunting of Hill House – This horror series has quickly become a family favorite for its intense exploration of grief and the paranormal.

Jardín’s List – South Korea

Film
The Quiet Family (조용한 가족) – A family’s attempt to run a remote lodge leads to a series of bizarre and deadly mishaps.
To Catch a Virgin Ghost (시실리 2km) – A dark comedy involving a gang's hunt for treasure in a haunted rural village.
The Queen of Crime (범죄의 여왕) – A mother gets drawn into a mystery of shocking proportions as she investigates strange water bills in her son’s apartment.

TV Series
The Master’s Sun (주군의 태양) – A haunted woman and her skeptical CEO partner confront ghosts that seek closure from the living.
Hotel del Luna (호텔 델루나) – A supernatural hotel run by the restless souls of the dead, bridging the worlds of life and afterlife.

Webtoon
Princess Bari (바리공주) – A contemporary retelling of an ancient shaman’s journey to the underworld.
Tales of the Unusual (기기괴괴) – An anthology of chilling, supernatural tales, each as eerie as the last.