Germán Robles, born in 1929 in Gijón, Spain, became a significant figure in Mexican cult cinema after moving to Mexico at 17. He is best remembered for his compelling performances in films like The Curse of Nostradamus (1961) and The Brainiac (1962), where his deep voice and striking presence added a distinctive quality to the horror genre. In She Killed in Ecstasy (1971), Robles showcased his versatility, further cementing his status as a cult favorite. His influence on vampire portrayals in cinema is notable, marking him as a key player in the evolution of horror films.
The Brainiac
In Mexico City in 1661, Baron Vitelius d'Estera is condemned by the Inquisition and sentenced to be burned at the stake. As this sentence is carried out, the Baron promises that he will return with the next passage of a comet (visible over the scene of the execution), and slay the descendants of his accusers. Thus in Mexico City in 1961, the promised comet returns, carrying with it Baron Vitelius, who takes advantage of his considerable abilities as a sorcerer to carry out his threat: he is able to change at will into the hairy monster of the title in order to suck out the brains of his victims with a long forked tongue; furthermore, he has strong hypnotic capabilities and is able to render his enemies motionless or force them to act against their wills.
