Very recognizable sound effects from 'Forbidden Planet' (1956) are used for the scenes in the laboratory.
The three beds rotating machine used by Profesor Sebastián in his laboratory is a replica (if not exactly the same) of the one seen in 'From the Earth to the Moon' (1958).
Lon Chaney play La Momia which translates to the mummy; however, in the description of his introduction it is clear that they are referencing the story of Wolfman.