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Fantasy Cult Classic

Werewolves and vampires clash in a baroque battle of monstrous curses and doomed love.

FRANKENSTEIN'S BLOODY TERROR

One of the Best Horror Movies You Will Ever See!

1968 · 1h 31m · PG · Fantasy / Horror · IMDB TMDB

A man suffers from the curse of lycanthrope and seeks help from doctor and wife team. They both turn out to be vampires and end up dueling it out with the werewolf star.

Quick Answer

What is Frankenstein's Bloody Terror about?

Frankenstein's Bloody Terror is a 1968 Germany/Spain fantasy horror film directed by Enrique López Eguiluz about a man cursed with lycanthropy who seeks help, only to become entangled with vampiric adversaries.

Programmer's Pick

If you think one monster is enough, think again. Frankenstein's Bloody Terror serves lycanthropy with a generous helping of vampire intrigue, all wrapped in Euro-gothic atmosphere and psychotronic style. Paul Naschy’s Count Daninsky howls his way into cult monster history.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Frankenstein's Bloody Terror opens with a Gypsy couple unwittingly unleashing an ancient werewolf, Imre Wolfstein, by removing a silver cross from his corpse in the crypt of Castle Wolfstein. The resurrected beast wreaks havoc on the nearby village, prompting the locals to organize a wolf hunt. During this chaos, nobleman Count Waldemar Daninsky is attacked by the werewolf and becomes afflicted with the curse himself. As Daninsky grapples with his monstrous transformation and the deaths that follow, he seeks aid from a specialist couple, Dr. Janos de Mikhelov and his wife, whose own supernatural secrets only deepen the web of horror. The film sets a gothic tone with its cursed castles, supernatural afflictions, and a cast of creatures straight from classic European nightmares.

Details & Specs

Director
Enrique López Eguiluz
Writer
Paul Naschy
Release
1968
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
Germany, Spain
Language
Spanish
Genres
Fantasy, Horror
Also Known As
Mark of the Werewolf, The Mark of the Wolfman, Les vampires du Dr. Dracula, Varulvens blodiga natt, The Wolfman of Count Dracula, Die Vampire des Dr. Dracula, Hell's Creatures, La marca del Hombre Lobo (original title)

Why This Matters

This film launched the long-running series centered on Paul Naschy's werewolf character Count Waldemar Daninsky and is notable for its multiple international titles and a rare 70mm 3-D production, though the 3D version saw only limited exhibition.
— SassyFlix Curator

Why Cult

Werewolf vs. Vampire Showdown

This film doesn’t just pit man against monster—it stages a battle royale between a cursed werewolf and a sinister vampire couple.

Euro-Gothic Atmosphere

Set in a castle, crypts, and fog-drenched villages, the film revels in classic gothic and psychotronic horror visuals.

Naschy’s Wolfman Debut

Paul Naschy begins his legendary run as Count Waldemar Daninsky, a role that would become a cornerstone of Spanish horror.

70mm Psychotronic Experience

Shot in 70mm and bursting with 3D effects, this is a psychotronic treat for fans of inventive B-movie spectacle.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Gypsies remove silver cross from corpse

Threat

Resurrected werewolf and vampire couple

Effect

Slaughter of Gypsies and villagers; spreading lycanthropy and vampirism

Countermeasure

Waldemar seeks specialist help; hunting parties armed with silver bullets

Setting

Castle Wolfstein and nearby village

Questions from the Vault

When was Frankenstein's Bloody Terror released? +

Frankenstein's Bloody Terror was released in 1968.

Who directed Frankenstein's Bloody Terror? +

Frankenstein's Bloody Terror was directed by Enrique López Eguiluz.

How long is Frankenstein's Bloody Terror? +

Frankenstein's Bloody Terror has a runtime of 91 minutes.

What genre is Frankenstein's Bloody Terror? +

Frankenstein's Bloody Terror is a fantasy and horror film.

Where can I watch Frankenstein's Bloody Terror? +

You can watch Frankenstein's Bloody Terror on SassyFlix.

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