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Frankenstein's Bloody Terror

Original title: La marca del Hombre Lobo
  • 1968
  • GP
  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1K
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Frankenstein's Bloody Terror (1968)
Werewolf HorrorFantasyHorror

A man suffers from the curse of lycanthropy and seeks out the aid of a German doctor and his wife who are experts in the occult. Unknowingly, the cursed man has summoned two vampires instead... Read allA man suffers from the curse of lycanthropy and seeks out the aid of a German doctor and his wife who are experts in the occult. Unknowingly, the cursed man has summoned two vampires instead, who have sinister plans of their own for the werewolf.A man suffers from the curse of lycanthropy and seeks out the aid of a German doctor and his wife who are experts in the occult. Unknowingly, the cursed man has summoned two vampires instead, who have sinister plans of their own for the werewolf.

  • Director
    • Enrique López Eguiluz
  • Writer
    • Paul Naschy
  • Stars
    • Paul Naschy
    • Dyanik Zurakowska
    • Manuel Manzaneque
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Enrique López Eguiluz
    • Writer
      • Paul Naschy
    • Stars
      • Paul Naschy
      • Dyanik Zurakowska
      • Manuel Manzaneque
    • 38User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Paul Naschy
    Paul Naschy
    • Waldemar Daninsky
    Dyanik Zurakowska
    Dyanik Zurakowska
    • Countess Janice von Aarenberg
    • (as Dianik Zurakowska)
    Manuel Manzaneque
    • Rudolph Weissmann
    Rosanna Yanni
    Rosanna Yanni
    • Nascha
    • (as Rossana Yanni)
    Gualberto Galbán
    • Gyogyo
    • (as Gualberto Galban)
    Aurora de Alba
    • Wandessa Mikhelov
    • (as Aurora De Alba)
    Julián Ugarte
    • Dr. Janos Mikhelov
    • (as Julian Ugarte)
    José Nieto
    José Nieto
    • Count Sigmund von Aarenberg
    • (as Jose Nieto)
    Carlos Casaravilla
    Carlos Casaravilla
    • Judge Aarno Weismann
    Ángel Menéndez
    • Otto the Forest Keeper
    • (as Angel Menendez)
    Antonio Jiménez Escribano
    Antonio Jiménez Escribano
      Rafael Alcántara
        Juan Medina
        Antonio Orengo
        • Otto the Butler
        Ángela Rhu
          Pilar Vela
          Milagros Ceballos
          • Martha
          Beatriz Savón
          • Frau Hildegard - Antique shop owner
          • (as Beatriz Savon)
          • Director
            • Enrique López Eguiluz
          • Writer
            • Paul Naschy
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          lordguano

          A distant but fond memory

          This film is absolutely NEVER aired on TV anymore and is nearly impossible to find on video. I remember seeing it several times as a staple on one of the numerous horror movie shows that used to air in NYC years ago (Creature Features, Thriller Theater, etc.) I would love to revisit it.

          As a cheapo horror movie buff (and veteran of the "old" Times Square horror/kung fu/blacksploitation double-feature movie houses), I've since learned that like many other European horror movies of the era, the version seen here in America (Frankenstein's Bloody Terror) is a truncated version of the original Spanish print. Stripped down from 93 minutes to just 78 minutes only added confusion to plot points that were vague or contrived to begin with. I'm keen on seeing the original version, but I'm sure the shorter randomly edited version is probably a lot more fun (as is often the case -- see The 7 Brothers Meet Dracula for another example).

          The only Naschy werewolf film that I've seen in video release is Fury of the Wolfman, which doesn't hold a candle to this movie in terms of pure kitschy so-bad-it's-good delight.
          5lastliberal

          Shoot him with a silver bullet!

          The last time I encountered Paul Naschy was in the video nasty The Werewolf and the Yeti. This is the film that started his career as Count Waldemar Daninsky. If you like good old campy horror with busty gypsies and vampires showing maximum cleavage, then this will fit the bill. Besides, wolf-man transformations are always fun to watch.

          Of course, the horror is accompanied by a juicy love triangle as Count Waldemar Daninsky seems to have stolen Countess Janice von Aarenberg (Dyanik Zurakowska) from her young beau Rudolph (Manuel Manzaneque).

          Count Daninsky joins a group of villagers after "wolves" when the gypsies mistakenly removed the silver cross from the wolf-man while robbing graves. He saves Rudolph's life, but is bitten in the process, thus starting the series of films where Nachy is a wolf-man.

          Seeking help, they come into contact with vampires. No, there is no Frankenstein; that was added for American markets.
          Michael_Elliott

          The Start of Spanish Horror

          The Mark of the Wolfman (1968)

          ** (out of 4)

          Bland but important Spanish horror film is the first to feature Paul Naschy in the Waldemar Daninsky role. In the film, Daninsky (Naschy) is bitten by a werewolf and soon finds himself turning into the creature. With the help of his best friend and girlfriend he's able to locate a German doctor who might be able to help him but Daninsky doesn't realize that the doctor is actually a vampire. THE MARK OF THE WOLFMAN really isn't a very good moment but there's no question that it's an important one considering it started Naschy career as well as kick-started the Spanish horror genre. That alone makes the film worth viewing and there's no question that there are a few memorable moments scattered throughout the picture. The most effective sequence deals with a couple gypsies unlocking a tomb and pulling a stake from a man's heart, which has him come back as a werewolf. This attack sequence is actually quite effective and shot very nicely. There's also some very good atmosphere running throughout the film as it's clear that the low-budget at least allowed for a very good fog machine. Another plus is that the werewolf make-up looks pretty good for the most part, although there's no question that the actual transformation scenes are somewhat laughable. Naschy doesn't give the best performance of his career but I think he's good enough in the role and at least makes you feel sorry for his character. The supporting players are decent at best. There are some major problems with the picture that keeps it from being better. For starters, the pacing is pretty bad throughout the picture. Another issue is that the screenplay pretty much just throws everything into the mix and not all of it sticks. When released in America as FRANKENSTEIN'S BLOODY TERROR the film had an added on sequence trying to attach the events to the Frankenstein legacy but this here was pretty stupid so the Spanish version is the way to go.
          mord39

          Fun Paul Naschy werewolf tale

          MORD39 RATING: ** (of ****)

          The first of many werewolf films starring Paul Naschy as the doomed lycanthrope, Waldemar Daninsky.

          Bitten by a werewolf, Naschy seeks help from a weird couple of specialists who are not exactly what they appear to be. It's a fun and very atmospheric movie to watch, despite its dubbing and low budget. With a tendency to confuse, it's not for every taste...but it's the perfect place to start for those interested in Spanish horror.
          6Coventry

          Frankenstein! … Starring the Wolf Man and Count Dracula!

          "Frankenstein's Bloody Terror" is what I like to call one of them horror hodgepodges. There's a whole lot going on and it might look very confusing, but basically it's a very straightforward and sensationalist horror mess made in Europe but mainly intended for the American drive-in crowd. It's the first entry in the long-running and relatively notorious Spanish "Hombre-Lobo" series, all starring Paul Naschy as the eternally doomed lycanthrope Count Waldemar Daninsky. Some of the sequels might be better known, like "The Werewolf Vs. The Vampire Women" and "Curse of the Devil", but this is the movie that introduced us to Waldemar and showed us how he became a werewolf. In spite of the suave sounding title, the film has absolutely nothing to do with the mad scientist Baron Frankenstein or its monstrous creation. There are, however, plenty of werewolves and vampires. It's just that, around that time in particular, any horror flick with "Frankenstein" in its title was a guaranteed hit amongst the horror loving audiences. The makers of this film inventively put the connection by claiming the Frankensteins are distantly related to the Wolfsteins, a noble European family that were cursed with Lycanthropy. The last descendant of the Wolfsteins lies dead in the family crypt, with the silver dagger still in his heart to prevent resurrection. When a greedy gypsy couple (gypsies … they always screw things up in horror movies) removes the dagger, the wolf man goes on a bloody killing spree in town. Waldemar Daninsky and Rudolph Weissmann, two romantic rivals battling for the love of the yummy young countess Janice Von Aerenberg, are forced to team up during the organized hunt in the woods. Waldemar saves Rudolph's life when the wolf man attacks, but he can't avoid getting bitten and thus takes over the curse. In a last desperate attempt to find a cure, they call upon professor Dr. Janos Mikhelov, but he and his voluptuous wife Wandessa are actually vampires and primarily interested in the virgin blood of Janice and Rudolph.

          Yes, okay, admittedly this all sounds quite convoluted and ambitious, but the truth is that "Frankenstein's Bloody Terror" is nothing more than an amusing roller-coaster of campy horror and kitsch! The film has a rather slow and talkative opening half hour – with too much dull and pointless information about the love triangle between Janice, Rudolph and Waldemar - but as soon as the gypsies desecrate the Wolfstein tomb, there's non-stop bloody action and typical Euro-horror camp. The plot centering solely around the lycanthrope is still very atmospheric and moody (with eerie images of a dark forest and the vicious attack of a family), but as soon as the vampires appear, the whole thing just becomes too eccentric. Approaching the finale, there even is a wrestling match between two werewolves and the oddest vampire-kill in history of horror cinema. Whenever the plot becomes too much of a mess, the film reverts to the chattering fathers of Janice and Rudolph, as they summarize what's been going on at regular intervals. The make-up effects are decent and actually rather gruesome for 1968 and there are numerous hints at sleaze and perversion. This was the first horror film of Paul Naschy, but he kept playing Waldemar Daninsky throughout 12 more films and over a span of nearly 40 years. As in most of his films (especially the ones he wrote and directed himself), Paul Naschy plays a character that is extremely successful amongst the ladies even though he's not the least bit attractive. Waldemar Dankinsky for life!

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          Related interests

          David Naughton in An American Werewolf in London (1981)
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          • Trivia
            This film was originally released in the U.S. in a 2-D version. That version of it was pulled during its theatrical run (despite the fact that it was doing good business) and replaced by a 3-D version that failed at the box office.
          • Goofs
            Rudolph looks into the mirror and sees no reflection of the vampiress Wandessa; however, as she pulls him toward her to embrace him, you can see both of her hands in the mirror.
          • Crazy credits
            Most English-language prints of this film open with hyped-up credits, a voiceover boasting that it is "filmed in 70mm and 3-D" (even in the fuzzy 8mm prints that were used for TV releases) and an animated cartoon drawing-style prologue that claims it is a Frankenstein film instead of a werewolf film (which it actually is).
          • Alternate versions
            The U.S. version of this film, titled "Frankenstein's Bloody Terror", had the first 10 minutes of it cut and an animated cartoon drawing-style prologue added to it that linked Imre Wolfstein to the Frankenstein family in order to satisfy Samuel M. Sherman's need for a Frankenstein film to release to distributors at the time (1971). It was eventually released to U.S. theaters as the bottom half of a double feature with the film Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971).
          • Connections
            Edited into Fury of the Wolfman (1972)

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          • Release date
            • October 8, 1971 (United States)
          • Countries of origin
            • Spain
            • West Germany
          • Official site
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          • Language
            • Spanish
          • Also known as
            • Hell's Creatures
          • Filming locations
            • Castillo de la Coracera, San Martín de Valdeiglesias, Madrid, Spain
          • Production companies
            • Maxper Producciones Cinematográficas (Maximiliano Pérez Flórez)
            • HIFI Stereo 70 Kg
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          • Runtime
            • 1h 18m(78 min)
          • Color
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          • Aspect ratio
            • 2.20 : 1

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