Nine Bodies In A Mexican Morgue Netflix

So, I was scrolling through Netflix the other night, right?

You know how it is, it's like they've got some sort of algorithm that knows exactly when you're in a 'sure, I'll watch something about serial killers' kind of mood. And that's how I stumbled upon Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue. I mean, who could resist a title like that?

Let's set the scene

Imagine this: it's the late '90s, Mexico City, and the morgue is filled with... well, bodies. Lots of them. But not just any bodies, mind you. These are the victims of a series of gruesome murders that have the city on edge. The police are baffled, the public is terrified, and the morgue is running out of space. Sounds like a horror movie, right? Wrong. This is real life, folks. And it's stranger than fiction.

Enter: The Morgue Man

Meet Dr. Carlos Loret de Mola. Now, don't go picturing some grim reaper figure in a tattered lab coat. No, no, no. This guy is a charismatic, quick-witted, and incredibly charming pathologist. He's the morgue's head honcho, and he's got a story to tell. And let me tell you, he's got the kind of dry humor that would make even the grimiest of morgue jokes seem hilarious.

So, what's the deal with these nine bodies?

Well, as it turns out, these nine bodies aren't just your average John Does. They're part of a series of murders that have been plaguing Mexico City. The killer? None other than Mexico's most notorious serial killer, El Mataviejitas. Now, I know what you're thinking. 'El Mataviejitas'? That's Spanish for 'The Old Lady Killer', right? Yeah, yeah it is. And yes, he did have a thing for... well, old ladies. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. We're getting to that.

Back to the morgue

So, Dr. Loret de Mola and his team are up to their eyeballs in bodies, and they're desperate to catch this killer. And that's when things start to get... interesting. You see, Dr. Loret de Mola isn't your average pathologist. Oh no, he's got a secret weapon. A tool that he believes will help him catch the killer. And that tool? Well, it's a bit... unconventional. It's a video camera.

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You heard it right

Dr. Loret de Mola decides that the best way to catch this killer is to... make a documentary about him. I mean, why not, right? It's not like they had anything better to do with all those bodies lying around. So, they start filming. And that's when things start to get really weird.

Enter: The Killer

Now, I know what you're thinking. 'How on earth did they manage to catch this killer on camera?' Well, they didn't. Not exactly. You see, El Mataviejitas was a bit of a show-off. He would often call the police and taunt them with details about his crimes. And one day, he called the morgue. And that's when Dr. Loret de Mola saw his chance.

Strike up a conversation

Yep, you heard it right. Dr. Loret de Mola picked up the phone, and he started chatting with the killer. And not just any chat, mind you. He managed to convince El Mataviejitas to confess to his crimes. On camera. I mean, who needs a CSI team when you've got a pathologist with a camera and a silver tongue, right?

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And that, my friends, is how you catch a serial killer

Well, not quite. See, while all this was going on, the real police were busy doing their thing. And they managed to catch El Mataviejitas. But that didn't stop Dr. Loret de Mola from making his documentary. And that, my friends, is how Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue became a Netflix sensation.

So, should you watch it?

Well, if you're into true crime stories, dark humor, and a healthy dose of 'I can't believe they actually did that', then yes, you absolutely should. Just don't watch it alone. In the dark. With the lights off. And the volume up. And maybe don't think about it too much before you go to bed. Trust me, you don't want to have nightmares about El Mataviejitas. No one does.

But hey, if you're feeling brave, go ahead. Give it a watch. Just don't say I didn't warn you. And if you do, well, you're welcome. It's not every day you get to watch a real-life horror story unfold. With a side of dark humor. And a pathologist with a camera. What more could you want?