The film begins rather dramatically with an introductive monologue/montage about occult practices throughout the ages. This dramatic reading sets the tone for our phantasmal jaunt into successive spectral happenings that never really let up. There's not much wasted reel, so to speak. Despite the continuity, Witch's Mirror fails to grab the audience by the throat. Its dull & laughably melodramatic execution (Gustavo Cesar Carrion's orchestral soundtrack isn't too bad, though it punctates moments of cheesiness parading as horror) makes this otherwise atmospheric piece that's loaded with potential, a bore. Sure, it has some nice graveyard scenes, a ghost (as unconvincing as she is), an enchanted-magic mirror that conveys psychic messages from beyond, decent special effects for its time, and so on. But the cast just can't make the story believable in any way. Speaking of the story...

It revolves around an old witch Housekeeper named Sara & her magic-medium mirror (It's also based heavily in the revenge/karma category; but back to the mirror...), which foretells the imminent demise of her Goddaughter Elena, and the future. Anyhow, It's revealed that Sara cannot stop the events about to take place, irrespective of her pleading and occult powers; So, Eduardo Ramos (acted by Armando Calvo), that's Doctor Ramos: Man Of Science, to you, poisons his lovely wife Elena (played by Dina de Marco). Naturally, Elena's spirit is conjured forth by Sara to exact revenge, thus allowing her soul to finally rest in peace, or pieces if you prefer. However, as the film unfolds, it brings new characters into scope--like Deborah, Elena's 'replacement'. Dr. Ramos decides to return to the scene of his crime where he holes up in the house/mansion/castle/whatever it is, with his new lady (played by the lovely Rosita Arenas). Dr. Ramos return marks the beginning of a supernatural haunting and subsequent vengeance handed down via Sara & Elena upon Deborah & Dr. Ramos for their misdeeds. And the latter do pay for their crimes. Not to mention late-comer henchman Gustavo, who assists Eduardo in his mad scientist endeavors to reconstruct the badly burned face and body of Deborah with the flesh of fresh corpses; a la 'Eyes without a face'.

Cult Mexi-Horror DVD restoration troupe Casa Negra have done a fine job presenting and promoting this film, but it's simply not enough to distribute an uncut, remastered "gem" in lavish packaging to account for the fact that the main focus--the film--is a mediocre one. I'm not saying it doesn't have its appeal to horror fans, since many champion this film, and you may want to look at it yourself if your interest lies in this field, but it bored me to tears (the cemetary scenes and finale notwithstanding).

The casts acting nailed this cinematic coffin shut very early on. I mean, there wasn't even any 'bad movie charm'. Well, maybe the ridiculous witchcraft rituals were neat for a few seconds. Nonetheless, The whole thing came off as unintentionally hilarious, and at the same time, so boring in its misguided seriousness that i'm surprised it didn't put me to sleep or cause a prolonged spell of laughter. That would've been remarkable..."Raving lunatic laughs nonstop due to a movie about black magic & witchery.". I'd be like Renfield without a Master. So if you're a master horror buff who likes revenge tales with a bit of spookiness, then take a look at this. You might like it. Unfortunately, i didn't.