Carlos Otero, a notable figure in the realm of cult cinema, delivers memorable performances in Cake of Blood (1971) and Devil's Kiss (1976). His work in these films exemplifies the raw energy and audacious storytelling characteristic of the exploitation genre. In Cake of Blood, Otero's presence adds a distinct flavor to the film's macabre narrative, while in Devil's Kiss, he navigates the film's erotic thriller elements with a captivating intensity. His contributions to these cult classics solidify his place in the annals of grindhouse cinema.
Devil's Kiss
When the Countess de Moncourt is left destitute by the suicide of her husband, she resumes her former identity as Claire Grandier—comely Goth and medium! Teaming up with Dr. Gruber, a down-on-his-luck telepath, they accept an invitation from an eccentric duke to stage a séance at his candle-lit castle, as a follow-up to a funky fashion show of hilarious “avant garde” wear. Impressed by Claire’s command of the supernatural, the duke invites her and Gruber to room at his chateau. Working from a dank cellar with the help of a lascivious dwarf, Claire—aided by Gruber’s telepathic powers—succeeds in reanimating a pauper’s mutilated corpse and sending it on a mission of revenge…but how will she control this doddering zombie should Gruber succumb to his weak heart?
