Fernando Méndez
Directing · Writer · Director · Adaptation
Born Jul 20, 1908 · Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico
Active 1932–1966
Fernando Méndez (1908–1966) was a Mexican film director and screenwriter. He was active during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. In 1957 he switched from melodramas to focus increasingly on horror films.
Filmography
The Three Garcías (1947) — WriterLos hijos de María Morales (1952) — WriterThe Vampire (1957) — DirectorThe Vampire's Coffin (1958) — DirectorMexico's Queen (1940) — DirectorBlack Pit of Dr. M (1959) — DirectorHabía una vez un marido (1953) — DirectorLa hija del ministro (1952) — DirectorRage (1966) — ScreenplayThe Body Snatcher (1957) — Director · WriterEl lunar de la familia (1953) — DirectorAs negro (1954) — Director · WriterEl cofre del pirata (1959) — DirectorLos diablos del terror (1959) — DirectorSi, Mi vida (1953) — DirectorLos hermanos Diablo (1959) — DirectorAllá en el bajio (1942) — Director · StoryThe Living Coffin (1959) — DirectorEl pueblo sin Dios (1955) — WriterGenio y figura (1953) — Writer · DirectorThe Soft One (1951) — DirectorHay ángeles con espuelas (1957) — DirectorThe Skulls of Terror (1944) — DirectorRapto al sol (1956) — Director