Born in Barcelona in 1947, Silvia Tortosa emerged as a notable figure in Spanish cinema during the 1970s. She is recognized for her role in Horror Express (1972), where she delivers a memorable performance amidst a chilling narrative of supernatural horror. Tortosa also appears in The Loreley's Grasp (1973), showcasing her versatility in the realm of exploitation cinema. Her work in these films highlights her contribution to the cult film landscape, cementing her status as a key player in the genre.
The Frenchman's Garden
Based on a legendary Spanish serial killer from the 19th century. Juan Aldije, The Frenchman and a friend, run an underground whorehouse and gambling den, when they see some costumer carrying small fortunes with them, they kill them (smashing their skulls with a steel bar or by axe) and bury their bodies in the orchard. This extremely rare Paul Naschy vehicle is actually one of his very best films – one that not only features perhaps his most commanding performance but showcases an infrequent seriousness of intent as writer-director. It is a serial-killer thriller which treats a real-life case from the early 1900s, about which it seems that even ballads were written (heard over the opening and closing credits).
