Night of the Werewolf (1981)

Synopsis

The movie Night of the Werewolf (1981) is a Spanish horror film directed by Paul Naschy. The story follows a young woman named Elvira, who is bitten by a werewolf and becomes one herself. She is taken in by a group of monks who try to cure her of her curse, but they soon discover that she is the reincarnation of a legendary werewolf queen. As Elvira struggles to control her transformation and the monks try to protect her from those who seek to exploit her power, they uncover a sinister plot to resurrect the queen and unleash a reign of terror on the world.

Cast

  • Paul Naschy as Waldemar Daninsky
  • Julia Saly as Elvira
  • Silvia Aguilar as Elizabeth Bathory
  • Luis Induni as Father Alvares
  • Azucena Hernández as Justine
  • Beatriz Elorrieta as Wandesa
  • Verónica Miriel as Karen

Trivia

  • The movie Night of the Werewolf (1981) is also known as “The Craving” or “El Retorno del Hombre Lobo” in some regions.
  • The film features Paul Naschy, who is known for his portrayal of the werewolf character Waldemar Daninsky in several horror films.
  • The movie incorporates elements of the legend of Elizabeth Bathory, a Hungarian noblewoman who was rumored to have killed young women and bathed in their blood to maintain her youth.

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Last updated byAnonymous on November 1, 2023