Paul Marnac and his infirm wife Geneviève move to his childhood estate in the French countryside. The estate is also the site of the castle inhabited by Paul's ancestor Alaric de Marnac, who was known for brutally slaughtering anyone whom he suspected of infidelity. There is a legend that Alaric rises from the grave to continue his deeds. The estate is currently inhabited by Paul's aunt Maville and cousin Julie. Right after Paul and Geneviève arrive, mysterious things begin to happen. Geneviève begins to wonder if the legend about Alaric is true.
Practical Effects
Naschy's rubbery ghoul mask that somehow works anyway
Costume
Alaric's absurd medieval getup—peak Spanish horror camp
Director
Paul Naschy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Paul Naschy wrote, directed, and starred as both hero and villain—peak control freak auteur energy.
This is Naschy's love letter to Hammer Horror, specifically his attempt to create a Spanish equivalent to Christopher Lee's Dracula cycle.
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