Maria Canals-Barrera is having a magical year with witchcraft roles. Not only she’s making an appearance back as Theresa Russo in the upcoming follow-up series of Wizards of Waverly Place, but she is also in the horror-comedy Seven Cemeteries as a nearly unrecognizable enchantress.

The film is led by Danny Trejo a revenant who must recruit other undead to save a family farm from ruthless thugs.

Other cast members include Sal Lopez, Samantha Ashley, Efren Ramirez, Vincent M. Ward, Lew Temple, and Richard Esteras.

Here is the official synopsis:

When El Abuelo, a diabolical drug lord, demands a family’s ranch along the southern border, the surviving owner desperately searches for protection. Forget the law, there’s only one desperado—Santana Bravo (Danny Trejo)—crazy enough for the job. Newly released from prison, the legendary Bravo reluctantly agrees to fight for the innocent ranchers. Only one big problem—his badass crew is all dead.

Luckily, fate steps in…

With the help of a Bruja (Mexican witch doctor) and her magical incantations, Bravo resurrects his old posse and leads the unruly band of revenants on a mission to serve up a very special kind of justice.

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LRM Online’s Gig Patta spoke with actress Maria Canals-Barrera on this role, being under the makeup, and the comedy.

Maria Canals-Barrera is best known for playing motherly characters, including Theresa Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place and Mitchie’s mother, Connie Torres, in the Disney Channel film Camp Rock and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. She is also known for other television series with Brothers Garcia, Cristela, and The Tony Danza Show. Her other notable television appearances included Lopez vs. Lopez, The Big Bang Theory, Last Man Standing, Fuller House, and many more. On the film side, she starred in Identity Crisis, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, and Sweet Inspirations.

Seven Cemeteries is in select theaters, On Demand, and available digitally on Friday, October 11.

Watch the exclusive interview with Maria Canals-Barrera below. Let us know what you think of the interview.

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Source: LRM Online Exclusive, Quiver Distribution