With much joy and some sadness we finally talk at length
about THE NIGHT OF THE WEREWOLF. We have been holding off discussing this one
for many reasons- its the last of Naschy's werewolf films for us to cover; it's
a standout entry in the series; its the only Waldemar Daninsky film available
on Blu-Ray; etc. The good news is that it is such a solid effort that repeated
viewings only make it more impressive. Many key players return, both in front
of and behind the camera making this a fun time for longtime fans but the
lycanthropic action is plentiful enough to also make it a good bet for
neophytes. This is a big, bold, colorful, violent and atmospheric slice of
Gothic Horror and it is a worthy addition to not just Spanish Horror cinema
but to the genre as a whole. With Naschy writing the script, directing the film
and starring in the title role how could it be anything else but an earnest
splash of monster fun?
Naschy really lets his film-fan side show in this one with
many nods to older classic horror moments from THE CURSE OF THE WEREWOLF,
DRACULA- PRINCE OF DARKNESS, THE MASK OF SATAN (a.k.a. BLACK SUNDAY) and
several others. We hope you'll enjoy our conversation on this wonderful film.
As we had little feedback in the mailbag we conclude the show with a brief look
at the amazing MUCHAS GRACIAS SENOR LOBO book that showcases an extensive
collection of Naschy movie memorabilia. Please let us know what you think by
dropping us a note at naschycast@gmail.com or joining us over at the NaschyCast
Facebook page. Oh- and Happy Halloween!
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