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The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman

Original title: La noche de Walpurgis
  • 1971
  • R
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
2.2K
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The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman (1971)
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Elvira and her friend Genevieve travel through the French countryside in search of the lost grave of a medieval vampire, Countess Wandesa.Elvira and her friend Genevieve travel through the French countryside in search of the lost grave of a medieval vampire, Countess Wandesa.Elvira and her friend Genevieve travel through the French countryside in search of the lost grave of a medieval vampire, Countess Wandesa.

  • Director
    • León Klimovsky
  • Writers
    • Paul Naschy
    • Hans Munkel
  • Stars
    • Paul Naschy
    • Gaby Fuchs
    • Barbara Capell
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    2.2K
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    • Director
      • León Klimovsky
    • Writers
      • Paul Naschy
      • Hans Munkel
    • Stars
      • Paul Naschy
      • Gaby Fuchs
      • Barbara Capell
    • 68User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Paul Naschy
    Paul Naschy
    • Waldemar Daninsky
    Gaby Fuchs
    Gaby Fuchs
    • Elvira
    Barbara Capell
    • Genevieve Bennett
    • (as Bárbara Capell)
    Andrés Resino
    Andrés Resino
    • Inspector Marcel
    • (as Andre Reese)
    Yelena Samarina
    Yelena Samarina
    • Elizabeth Daninsky
    • (as Helena Samarin)
    José Marco
    José Marco
    • Pierre
    • (as Jose Marco)
    Betsabé Ruiz
    • Pierre's Girl
    • (as Betsabe Sharon)
    Barta Barri
    Barta Barri
    • Muller
    • (as Barta Barry)
    Luis Gaspar
    • Distraught Man
    • (as Louis Caspar)
    Ruperto Ares
    • Mayor
    • (as Rupert Aros)
    María Luisa Tovar
    • First Female Victim
    • (as Maria Tovar)
    Julio Peña
    Julio Peña
    • Dr. Hartwig - Coroner
    • (as Julio Pena)
    Patty Shepard
    Patty Shepard
    • Countess Wandesa Dárvula de Nadasdy
    • (as Paty Shepard)
    Carlos Aured
    • La Sombra de Satán
    • (uncredited)
    Eduardo Chappa
    • Tramp
    • (uncredited)
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    • Director
      • León Klimovsky
    • Writers
      • Paul Naschy
      • Hans Munkel
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    Michael_Elliott

    Great Atmosphere and Make-Up

    The Werewolf versus the Vampire Woman (1971)

    ** 1/2 (out of 4)

    A couple beautiful women go looking for the tomb of Countess Wandesa (Patty Shepard) who was believed to have been a vampire. They happen to end up staying with werewolf Waldemar Daninsky (Paul Naschy) and sure enough one of the women (Gaby Fuchs) falls for him while the other falls victim to the Countess when she returns to life. The uncut version of this, under the title WEREWOLF SHADOW, features a few extended scenes involving one of the women's boyfriends but I've always found this to be the lesser version. The American one features bad dubbing but overall I've always found it to be more entertaining. There are several reasons why this here was the best Daninsky picture up to this point. One is that there was a bigger budget, which at least allowed the make-up of the werewolf to look terrific. The biggest reason this picture turned out so much better is that director Leon Klimovsky managed to bring some terrific atmosphere to the picture. The Gothic feel of this picture is without question the highlight because the director really makes you feel and sense an evil presence throughout the picture. This is especially true during the scenes involving the werewolf as well as those were the Countess is brought back to life. The screenplay itself is a few notches better thanks in large part to there being some interesting characters but also because it manages to move at a better pace. The werewolf, the vampire woman and the two female characters are all much more interesting than anything in the previous two movies. With that said, there are still some flaws here including the slow pacing. Still, no matter which version you watch, this here remains an entertaining monster mash.
    6christopher-underwood

    It's the extras on the disc that tip the scales

    This barely keeps afloat and is so slow in parts that when one of the characters falls asleep at the table we think for a moment she has dropped off in a state of boredom. And it is such a shame about the pacing because there are decent moments, lovely girls, lots of nudity and blood, even a little gore. The slo-mo gliding of the lady vampires is good too and there are a few minutes somewhere in the middle where it looks as if the film is rising to some altogether different level. But no we are soon back to a plodding Mr Naschy and the plodding script. It's the extras on the disc that tip the scales and the interview with Mr Plod is welcome and goes some way to helping one understand his popularity!
    6ma-cortes

    Successful Werewolf movie with the unforgettable Waldemar Daninsky-Paul Naschy

    Paul Naschy again with his classic character and frightening to viewer. It deals with Elvira (Gaby Fuchs) and her friend Genevieve (Barbara Capell) travelling through the French countryside in search of the lost grave of a medieval vampire, Countess Wandesa (Patty Shepard) , then things go wrong . The Blood Flows Like Vintage Wine ! . Things happen that have never been seen by human beings ! . The blood flows like vintage wine ! .

    Jacinto Molina or Paul Naschy , who recently passed away, was actor, screenwriter and director of various films about the personage based on a fictitious character, the Polish count Waldemar Daninsky. The first film about Waldemar was ¨The mark of the Wolfman (1967)¨ by Enrique Eguiluz , after that ¨Night of Walpurgis¨, ¨Fury of the Wolfman¨ , ¨Doctor Jekill and the Wolfman¨ ,¨The return of the Walpurgis¨, ¨Howl of the devil¨, ¨The beast and the magic sword(1982)¨ that is filmed in Japan and finally ¨Licantropo(1998).

    It's a B series entertainment with abundant sensationalistic scenes and a Naif style. The movie has a bit of ridiculous gore with loads of blood similar to tomato . This time Paul Nashy/Jacinto Molina exhibits little breast but he was a weightlifting champion. Here Waldemar takes on Countess Wandessa played by Patty Shepard in some unforgettable slow-moving scenes . Brief nudism and erotic situations in charge of Gaby Fuchs and Barbara Capell . Good cinematography by cameraman Leopoldo Villaseñor is accompanied by a correct remastering . Eerie and atmospheric musical score by composer Anton Garcia Abril .The motion picture was professionally directed by Leon Klimovsky , a slick craftsman who directed all kind of genres, as Terror for Paul Naschy (Marshall of hell, Rebellion of dead one , Orgy of vampires , Werewolf shadow ,Dr Jekill vs. The werewolf) , Warlike (June 44 attack force Normandy , A bullet for Rommel, Bridge over Elba) and Spaghetti/Paella Westerns (Badland drifter , Some dollars for Django , Death knows no time , Two thousand dollars for Coyote). Carlos Aured's assistant direction, who directed the following sequel titled, ¨ The return of the Walpurgis ¨. The flick will appeal to Paul Naschy fans and horror genre enthusiastic. Rating : 6/10 . Acceptable and entertaining.
    7Tera-Jones

    A Surprisingly Good Werewolf-Vampire Film

    I have to agree with others that this film is much better than "Fury of the Wolfman" - in fact it's one of Paul Naschy's best films - specifically his werewolf films. I didn't expect a whole lot from this movie (I expected it to be so-so) but it came as a pleasant surprise - it's good and I like it!

    To some, this type of film is considered Euro-trash, tasteless and bad - well the film might be all those things but it's so bad it's good. If you like werewolves and/or vampires then this one is worth watching if you happen to see it on TV or acquire it in a film pack as I did.

    The copy that I have came from the Legends of Horror 50 Movie Pack. It's a fairly good copy - but not digitally corrected. The voice dubbing into English is good enough for me to enjoy.

    7.5/10
    whirlybird24

    An imaginative and fun fur flick

    Although this movie obviously suffered from a lack of budget and resources, it is pretty well done by a crew who made the best of what they did have. I saw this as " The Werewolf vs. The Vampire Women " and despite the ridiculous title there actually were some effective and artfully done scenes, especially with a slow motion, day-for- night cloaked figure lurking in some windy ruins. Also very interesting are the last few scenes, shot in slow motion, of the title's vampire women (who are both really hot and reasonably talented) running from the rising sun.

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    • Trivia
      Generally regarded to have kickstarted the Spanish horror film boom of the '70s, due to its box-office success upon release.
    • Goofs
      Though the setting of the story is supposedly France, the architecture of the buildings shown is clearly Spanish, the actual location of the shoot.
    • Quotes

      Inspector Marcel: How are your studies going to finish the thesis? You must be close to it, right?

      Elvira: The subject is very broad. It is not that simple. I must work hard.

      Inspector Marcel: If I remember correctly, it was about research on black magic, witchcraft, the diversity of Satan cults and the Inquisition in France. That was it, wasn't it?

      Elvira: More or less. Lately, Genevieve and I discovered something about Wandesa Darvula de Nadasdy, a Hungarian countess who lived in the 15th century. She is shrouded in legend... a horrible legend...

    • Alternate versions
      The Anchor Bay DVD entitled "Werewolf Shadow" incorporates previously missing footage that only appeared in Spanish prints of the film. The material is mostly centered on Elvira's boyfriend and his attempts to locate her once she has gone missing. One scene shows him receiving a letter from Elvira, and another long sequence involves a conversation he has with the mayor of the local burg that Wandessa has been terrorizing.
    • Connections
      Featured in Wolfman Chronicles: A Cinematic Scrapbook (1991)

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    • Release date
      • 1972 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • West Germany
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    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Blood Moon
    • Filming locations
      • Madrid, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Plata Films S.A.
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      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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