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Spies vs. monsters in a castle—what could possibly go wrong? Everything. Gloriously.
TMDB
80
IMDb
37

Horror Story (1972)

Eurotrash fever dreamSo-bad-it's-brilliant1970s cheese explosion

Overview

ComedyHorror

Spies are trapped in a castle with a variety of monsters.

Flag of ESESSpanish
Content warning

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Creature effects held together by hopes and dreams

Costume

Spy outfits that screamed budget clearance rack

Best for:Friends: Drunken group viewing with running commentary required·Rewatch: Cult classic status demands annual revisits·Background: Perfect chaotic energy for multitasking
Heads up:Violence: Campy stabbings and monster maulings throughout
Manuel Esteba

Director

Manuel Esteba

ReleasedDec 18, 1972
Runtime1h 24m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Cire P.C.

Top Cast

Francisco Calatrava

Francisco Calatrava

Frank

Manuel Calatrava

Manuel Calatrava

Manny

Silvia Solar

Silvia Solar

Anuschka

Carlos Otero

Carlos Otero

Kurashov

Marta Flores

Marta Flores

Comisaria

Gustavo Re

Gustavo Re

Barón Von Kraus

Antonio Molino Rojo

Antonio Molino Rojo

Manuel Gas

Manuel Gas

Actor

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The Calatrava brothers played dual roles after two actors dropped out mid-shoot.

Cultural

Esteba's film rode the coattails of Hammer Horror's decline, mixing Spanish exploitation with British gothic tropes.

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