Born in the 1940s, María Elena Arpón emerged as a notable figure in Spanish horror and exploitation cinema. She made her mark with a captivating performance in The House That Screamed (1969), where she plays a student entangled in the sinister happenings of a secluded boarding school. Arpón further solidified her status in the genre with roles in Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972) and Tequila! (1973), showcasing her ability to navigate the eerie landscapes of cult cinema. Her work in The Fish with the Eyes of Gold (1974) continues to resonate within the realm of giallo and exploitation films.
The Fish with the Eyes of Gold
Derek, a handsome young Englishman, begins seducing the local women of a Spanish seaside town, only for a murderer to start picking them off one by one.