The Subway Killer

A wave of murders rattles Mexico City when a killer starts targeting women on the Metro, turning everyday commutes into dangerous traps. Police already stretched thin by rising inner-city crime scramble to piece together patterns and protect frightened riders. Mauricio Ramos, a detective played by Jorge Luke, pushes through bureaucratic roadblocks and public panic as Captain Bernal and Comandante Arevalo coordinate raids and patrols. The film follows the investigation and the atmosphere of suspicion that spreads through the transit system, focusing on the hunt for the person known as the Subway Killer without revealing how the case resolves.

Released in 1991, The Subway Killer was directed by José Luis Urquieta and filmed against the backdrop of Mexico City, leaning into the claustrophobic tunnels and carriages of the Metro to create much of its tension.

Box office records for the movie aren't widely reported, and it never reached major international circulation. It appears to have had a limited theatrical run and modest commercial impact, keeping it largely under the radar outside regional audiences.

Among genre fans the film has a small afterlife, remembered for its gritty urban setting and some striking sequences filmed on the transit lines. It hasn't become a mainstream classic, but it turns up in conversations about Mexican horror and crime cinema from the period, especially when people discuss films that use public transport as a site of fear.

Critical response was mixed, reflected in a modest average rating from a handful of votes. Viewers and reviewers who return to it often point to themes of urban anxiety, police strain, and the vulnerability of public spaces, along with commentary on how institutions handle gendered violence. Performances, atmosphere, and setting tend to be highlighted more than plot originality.