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.