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A resurrected werewolf and a vengeful vampire countess face off in the Spanish countryside.

THE WEREWOLF VERSUS THE VAMPIRE WOMAN

Things happen that have never been seen by human beings. The blood flows like vintage wine. See it with someone you hate.

1971 · 01:35:00 · R · Horror · IMDB TMDB

While searching the countryside for the grave of supposed vampire Countess Wandesa Dárvula de Nadasdy, students Genevieve and Elvira meet an amiable local named Daninsky who offers to help them look. Not knowing he's a werewolf, they accept, and Daninsky leads them to the tomb where they accidentally revive the sleeping vampire. She attacks, and Daninsky and Elvira cooperate in trying to stop her, falling in love in the process.

Quick Answer
What is The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman about?

The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman is a 1971 Germany-Spain horror film directed by León Klimovsky about a resurrected werewolf, Waldemar Daninsky, who teams up with a student to battle the revived vampire Countess Wandesa Dárvula de Nadasdy.

Key Facts
Director
León Klimovsky
Writers
Paul Naschy, Hans Munkel
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 35m
Country
Germany, Spain
Language
Spanish
Genres
Horror
Also Known As
Walpurgis Night, The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman, Werewolf Shadow, The Werewolf and the Vampire Woman, Shadow of the Werewolf, The Werewolf vs. Vampire Woman

The SassyFlix Take

León Klimovsky’s continental monster mash serves up lycanthropy, vampirism, and a dash of doomed romance, all in the haunted ruins of rural Europe. Paul Naschy prowls as the tormented Daninsky, while Patty Shepard’s Countess Wandesa brings aristocratic menace to the party. If you crave werewolf-vs-vampire showdowns with gothic flair, you’ve found your midnight snack.
From the Vault

Never underestimate the hazards of grave-hunting in Euro-horror—autopsies and ancient curses included.

Why Cult

Werewolf vs. Vampire Showdown

The film pits Paul Naschy's Waldemar Daninsky against the resurrected vampire Countess Wandesa, delivering monster-on-monster mayhem.

Gothic European Atmosphere

Set among ruins and castles in the French countryside, the mood is thick with old-world horror and supernatural intrigue.

Paul Naschy as Daninsky

Legendary Spanish horror star Paul Naschy returns to his signature role as the tragic werewolf Waldemar Daninsky.

Resurrection Horror

Both the werewolf and the vampire countess are brought back from the dead, setting the stage for supernatural chaos.

About This Film

Following the events in The Fury of the Wolf Man, the deceased lycanthrope Waldemar Daninsky is revived to life when two doctors surgically remove two silver bullets from his heart while performing an autopsy on him. Waldemar transforms into a werewolf, kills the doctors and escapes from the morgue. Some time later, two students, Elvira and her friend Genevieve, go searching for the tomb of medieval murderess (and possible vampiress) Countess Wandessa de Nadasdy. They find a possible gravesite in the vicinity of Waldemar Daninsky's castle, and he invites the girls to stay for a few days.

When Waldemar leads them to the grave of the Countess Wandessa, Elvira accidentally revives her by bleeding onto the corpse. The vampire woman turns the girls into creatures of the night like herself, and they roam the forest at night, killing people in eerie slow motion. Daninsky later turns into the Wolf Man, is forced to battle and destroy the vampire woman at the end of the film, after which he is killed by Elvira, a woman who loves him enough to end his torment.

Film Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman about? +

It's about Waldemar Daninsky, a resurrected werewolf, who joins forces with a student to stop the revived vampire Countess Wandesa Dárvula de Nadasdy in rural Europe.

Who directed The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman? +

The film was directed by León Klimovsky.

When was The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman released? +

The film was released in 1971.

How long is The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman? +

The runtime is 95 minutes.

What genre is The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman? +

The film is a horror movie.