Nail in the Coffin: The Fall and Rise of Vampiro

This 2019 documentary, directed by Michael Paszt, provides an intimate look at Ian Hodgkinson, known professionally as Vampiro, a Canadian wrestler who rose to fame in Mexican lucha libre promotions like AAA without prior experience, becoming a gothic icon and celebrity. It focuses on his personal struggles, including a troubled past involving crime, sexual assault, and the physical toll of wrestling, as he transitions from in-ring performer to talent director and producer, notably during the chaotic preparation for Triplemania XXV. Central to the narrative is his role as a single father to his teenage daughter Dasha in Thunder Bay, Canada, balancing demanding work in Mexico City with family life, while confronting demons from fame, backstage conflicts, and health issues like injuries and mental health challenges.