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Series Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

Coffin Joe Collection

Series of films involving the character Coffin Joe, who appeared in the first Brazilian-produced horror film, 'At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul'. It consists of a trilogy and various related metafictional works written and directed by character creator José Mojica Marins.

8Movies
★ 7.0 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Coffin Joe Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 12 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 8 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 5.5/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.5. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Coffin Joe Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Coffin Joe Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Coffin Joe Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul

At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul

1964★ 6.8HIT

Zé do Caixão is an undertaker in a small Brazilian town, searching for the perfect woman to bear him a superior child. Unable to conceive with his wife, he kill...

2
This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse

This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse

1967★ 7.0HIT

Coffin Joe, the unholy undertaker, is back in town to continue his quest for the perfect woman, embarking on an even more brutal campaign of terror, aided and a...

3
The Strange World of Coffin Joe

The Strange World of Coffin Joe

1968★ 5.4AVERAGE

Coffin Joe hosts this anthology of three short horror stories which feature a strange dollmaker, a necrophiliac balloon seller with a foot fetish, and a psychot...

4
The Awakening of the Beast

The Awakening of the Beast

1970★ 5.6ABOVE AVERAGE

A psychiatrist experiments on four volunteers with LSD to examine '60s drug culture, soon unleashing an expert in depravity....

5
The Bloody Exorcism of Coffin Joe

The Bloody Exorcism of Coffin Joe

1974★ 4.9AVERAGE

Filmmaker José Mojica Marins travels to spend Christmas with friends in a small farm, where they spend leisure time while Mojica writes the story for his next f...

6
The Strange Hostel of Naked Pleasures

The Strange Hostel of Naked Pleasures

1976★ 4.1FLOP

An eclectic group of strangers seek shelter on a dark and stormy night, soon finding an isolated guest house owned by a mysterious proprietor....

7
Hallucinations of a Deranged Mind

Hallucinations of a Deranged Mind

1978★ 4.7AVERAGE

A psychiatric doctor driven to insanity by nightmare visions of Zé do Caixão trying to steal his wife is helped by colleagues who enlist creator José Mojica Mar...

8
Embodiment of Evil

Embodiment of Evil

2008★ 5.1AVERAGE

Released from the Mental Health Wing of São Paulo State Penitentiary after forty years, the sadistic undertaker Zé do Caixão is back on the streets, haunted by ...

Common Questions about Coffin Joe Collection

How many movies are in the Coffin Joe Collection?

There are currently 8 movies in the Coffin Joe Collection, starting from At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul to the latest release, The Strange Hostel of Naked Pleasures.

What is the best order to watch the Coffin Joe Collection?

The best way to watch the Coffin Joe Collection is usually in release order: starting with At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul and ending with The Strange Hostel of Naked Pleasures. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Coffin Joe Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse in this franchise.