What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMexican Gothic
Silvia Moreno-Garcia · Book · 2021
If you loved Mexican Gothic, start with Crimson Peak (Guillermo del Toro, 2015) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Mexican Gothic across media.
You were drawn to the way Mexican Gothic turns decaying, isolated estates into visceral stages for confronting deep-seated, toxic legacies.
Films on the same thread
Crimson Peak
Guillermo del Toro · Film · 2015
Shares a thread with Mexican Gothic: Haunted House.
Like Mexican Gothic, this film uses a sentient, breathing house to explore the intersection of romantic obsession and the suffocating weight of a family's dark, ancestral secrets.
The Housemaid
Paul Feig · Film · 2025
Explores: Class Conflict, Gaslighting, Identity Theft.
The power dynamics and class conflict found in Mexican Gothic are mirrored here as a vulnerable housemaid discovers that her wealthy employers harbor dangerous, life-altering secrets behind closed doors.
Rebecca
Alfred Hitchcock · Film · 1940
Explores: jealousy, obsession, secrets.
If the atmosphere of High Place in Mexican Gothic captivated you, you will appreciate this classic tale of a young woman haunted by the lingering shadow of her husband's past.
Suspiria
Luca Guadagnino · Film · 2018
Explores: Occultism, Female-led ensemble, Intergenerational trauma.
This film echoes the intergenerational trauma and occult dread of Mexican Gothic, replacing the crumbling mansion with a prestigious dance academy that hides a festering, supernatural darkness within.
Series on the same thread
The Haunting of Hill House
Mike Flanagan · Series · 2018
Explores: Trauma, Family Secrets, Mental Illness.
The way Mexican Gothic uses a house to manifest psychological wounds is central to this series, which follows a fractured family grappling with the literal ghosts of their traumatic upbringing.
American Horror Story
Ryan Murphy · Series · 2011
Explores: Trauma, Social Commentary, Identity.
Much like Mexican Gothic, this anthology series excels at centering its horror on specific, decaying locations where the history of the architecture is inextricably linked to the inhabitants' suffering.
Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin · Series · 2021
Explores: True Crime Obsession, New York City, Intergenerational Friendship.
If Mexican Gothic hit, Only Murders in the Building shares the thread.
IT: Welcome to Derry
Andy Muschietti · Series · 2025
Explores: Childhood Trauma, Ancient Evil, Group of Friends.
This story mirrors the sense of isolation and small-town dread found in Mexican Gothic, focusing on how ancient, buried evils prey upon those who attempt to uncover the truth.
Podcasts on the same thread
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
If Mexican Gothic hit, 1619 shares the thread.
Dark History
Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: untold narratives, institutional corruption, societal taboos.
If Mexican Gothic hit, Dark History shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Mexican Gothic being adapted for television?
Yes, Mexican Gothic is currently in development as a Hulu original limited series. The project is being produced by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.
Has Mexican Gothic received any literary awards?
Mexican Gothic is a New York Times bestseller and the winner of the Locus Award. It was also nominated for the Bram Stoker Award.
What is the general tone of Mexican Gothic?
According to The Guardian, Mexican Gothic is described as Lovecraft meets the Brontës in Latin America. The story begins as a slow-burn narrative before becoming seriously weird.
Was Mexican Gothic considered a notable book when it was released?
Yes, Mexican Gothic was recognized as one of the best books of the year by several major publications, including The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, NPR, and The Washington Post.