Mexico / Nov 09, 1962 / B-15
The most bizarre horror movie. Ever.
1h 17min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
In 1661 Mexico, the Baron Vitelius of Astara is sentenced to be burned alive by the Holy Inquisition of Mexico for witchcraft, necromancy, and other crimes. As he dies, the Baron swears vengeance against the descendants of the Inquisitors. 300 years later, a comet that was passing overhead on the night of the Baron's execution returns to earth, bringing with it the Baron in the form of a horrible, brain-eating monster that terrorizes the Inquisitor's descendants
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| René Cardona | Baltasar de Meneses / Luis Meneses |
| Rubén Rojo | Reynaldo Miranda / Marcos Miranda |
| Roxana Bellini | María de Pantoja |
| Rosa Maria Gallardo | Victoria Contreras |
Genres
HorrorScience Fiction
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | El barón del terror |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | Español |
| Production countries | Mexico |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Cinematográfica ABSA |
| Release date | 9 novembre 1962 |
| Production | Abel Salazar |
| Writer | Federico Curiel |
| Casting | Rodolfo Villalba |
| Editing | Alfredo Rosas Priego |
| Cinematography | José Ortiz Ramos |
| Assistant directors | Chano Urueta |
| Camera operators | José Ortiz Ramos |
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| Additional photography | José Ortiz Ramos |
| Production design | Javier Torres Torija, Ángel Trejo |
| Art direction | Ángel Trejo, Javier Torres Torija |
| Set decoration | Ángel Trejo, Javier Torres Torija |
| Music | Gustavo César Carrión |
| Sound | Gustavo César Carrión |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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