A centuries-old curse transforms a haunted nobleman into a ravenous werewolf.

CURSE OF THE DEVIL

Damn the Exorcist! The Devil won't let go!

1973 · 01:24:00 · R · Horror · IMDB TMDB

A man whose ancestors executed a witch is turned into a werewolf by modern-day descendants of the executed witch.

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Quick Answer

What is Curse of the Devil about?

Curse of the Devil is a 1973 Spanish-Mexican horror film directed by Carlos Aured about a nobleman who becomes a werewolf after falling victim to a vengeful curse placed on his ancestor by the infamous Countess Bathory.

Key Facts

Director: Carlos Aured
Writers: Paul Naschy, Edward Mannix
Release: 1973
Runtime: 1h 24m
Country: Spain, Mexico
Language: Spanish
Genres: Horror
Also Known As: The Black Harvest of Countess Dracula, The Return of Walpurgis, Original title: El retorno de Walpurgis

The SassyFlix Take

Paul Naschy dons the fur yet again, this time as the ill-fated Waldemar Daninsky, caught between an ancestral curse and the seductive machinations of gypsy witches. With decapitations, sword fights, and a heavy dose of Euro-horror nudity, this film howls at the full moon for fans of psychotronic cinema.

From the Vault

When your family tree is cursed by Countess Bathory, therapy just won’t cut it.

Why Cult

Naschy's Werewolf Saga

Paul Naschy returns as Waldemar Daninsky, delivering another layer of lycanthropic anguish in this cult-favorite horror cycle.

Countess Bathory’s Curse

The notorious Countess Bathory curses an entire bloodline, mixing historical horror with supernatural revenge.

Gypsy Witchcraft & Transformation

Witches, curses, and a fateful night of seduction drive the transformation from man to monster.

Euro Horror Nudity

The film leans into its R rating with a psychotronic blend of violence and unabashed nudity.

About This Film

The great inquisitor Ireneus Daninsky has Countess Bathory burned alive and her female followers hanged. Before perishing in the flames the countess puts a curse on Daninsky and his descendants. Four centuries later, Waldemar Daninsky accidentally shoots a gypsy while hunting a wolf. The angry gypsies, who knew of the curse, summon up the Satan and the beautiful Ilona is chosen to seduce the young lord. During a night of love, Ilona bites Waldemar who turns into a werewolf killing his preys on full moon nights. His murders are first attributed to a mad killer escaped from the asylum. Waldemar, who suspects the killer is none other than himself, falls in love with Kinga, the daughter of a professor from Budapest. When Maria, Kinga's jealous younger sister, manages to seduce Waldemar and sleep with him, she is killed by the young man, once again turned into a werewolf.

Film Details

Director Carlos Aured

Writers Paul Naschy, Edward Mannix

Themes & Keywords

Female Nudity Murder Psychotronic Film Female Topless Nudity Nudity Female Full Frontal Nudity Violence Female Frontal Nudity Death Blood Cult Film Sex Gore Female Pubic Hair Flashback Monster

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curse of the Devil about? +

Curse of the Devil follows a man whose ancestor once executed a witch, leading to a curse that transforms him into a werewolf centuries later at the hands of vengeful gypsy descendants.

When was Curse of the Devil released? +

Curse of the Devil was released in 1973.

Who directed Curse of the Devil? +

Curse of the Devil was directed by Carlos Aured.

How long is Curse of the Devil? +

Curse of the Devil has a runtime of 84 minutes.

What genre is Curse of the Devil? +

Curse of the Devil is a horror film.

Where can I watch Curse of the Devil? +

Curse of the Devil is available to stream on SassyFlix.