12 Apr 2021
Synonymous With
A student's increasingly intimate line of questioning causes his interview with a local horror host to take a vulnerable turn.
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Panic Beats
Paul Marnac and his infirm wife Geneviève move to his childhood estate in the French countryside. The estate is also the site of the castle inhabited by Paul's ancestor Alaric de Marnac, who was known for brutally slaughtering anyone whom he suspected of infidelity. There is a legend that Alaric rises from the grave to continue his deeds. The estate is currently inhabited by Paul's aunt Maville and cousin Julie. Right after Paul and Geneviève arrive, mysterious things begin to happen. Geneviève begins to wonder if the legend about Alaric is true.
Top Billed Cast
Paul Naschy Paul / Alaric de Marnac
Julia Saly Geneviève
Lola Gaos Mabile
Silvia Miró Mireille
Frances Ondiviela Julie
Manuel Zarzo Dr. Lacombe
José Vivó Dr. Rigaud
Charly Bravo -
José Sacristán Alain
Salvador Sáinz Priest
Carole Kirkham Alaric's wife (uncredited)
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