Aliens from a dying world plot to conquer earth by preying on man's superstitions. Bringing two dead scientists back to life, they use their knowledge to re-animate various earth monsters, including the werewolf, Frankenstein's monster, the mummy Tao-Tet, and the vampire Count de Meirhoff.
Practical Effects
Delightfully creaky monster suits that look borrowed from better films.
Acting
Michael Rennie's bored alien overlord barely hiding his paycheck energy.
Production
Two directors somehow made less sense than one would have.
Director
Tulio Demicheli
Michael Rennie
Dr. Odo Warnoff
Karin Dor
Maleva Kerstein
Craig Hill
Insp. Toberman
Patty Shepard
Ilsa Sternberg
Ángel del Pozo
Dr. Kerian
Paul Naschy
Waldemar Daninsky
Manuel de Blas
Count Janos de Mialhoff
Ferdinando Murolo
Frankenstein Monster
Paul Cross
Dr. Don Uno
Diana Sorel
Peter Damon
Judge Sternberg
Luciano Tacconi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was originally titled 'Dracula vs. Frankenstein' in some markets, despite Dracula never appearing—marketing honesty was apparently optional in 1970.
Paul Naschy's Waldemar Daninsky became his signature role across twelve films, making this chaotic origin story essential for Spanish horror completists despite its legendary incoherence.
6.41968
1970
5.51971
4.31972
5.91972
5.41973
5.01975
6.31981
5.31983
5.11988
5.11996
3.62004
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