Where Is Juan Moctezuma? – FrightFest 2025 Movie Review
First Reaction – Where Is Juan Moctezuma? Is a delightful journey into a cult directors career.
Director: Alaric S Rocha
Writer: Alaric S Rocha (Screenplay)
Plot: Legendary 70s Mexican horror film auteur, Juan F. Moctezuma II fought to make a Hollywood film to win back his beloved from a luchador. However, Moctezuma disappeared with the film. Watch as we unravel the mystery: Where is Juan Moctezuma?
Runtime: 1 Hour 35 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Where Is Juan Moctezuma?
Recap
The movie is a documentary following horror auteur Juan F Moctezuma’s career. He became a big name in the 70s in Mexico for his horror movies and battles to make a Hollywood movie. However, his personal life caused problems and the mystery behind who they are causes the biggest problems.
Best Parts
We get to explore a career held back by personal reasons, showing muses can cause bigger problems. It shows how someone could become a cult hero for their work and leave with nothing but a body of work. The host of interviews from people who worked with him, had personal stories and became inspired by him, keeps us wanting to learn more. If you are a fan of any director who has created a form of cult film, this is interesting to watch.
Worst Parts
For a documentary, it teases more of the controversial side to his career, but doesn’t dare explore it.
Final Thoughts –Where Is Juan Moctezuma? Is a fascinating journey through a cult director’s career.
