The Beast and the Magic Sword

The Beast and the Magic Sword

1983 · 115 min · ES · 5.3 (26 votes)
Dir. Paul Naschy · Starring Paul Naschy, Shigeru Amachi, Beatriz Escudero, Junko Asahina, Violeta Cela, Yôko Fuji · Music Ángel Arteaga · Daninsky Werewolf Collection
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His bloodline damned by a witch, Waldemar Daninsky heads to Japan to seek a cure for his werewolf curse.

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This is a wild, dread-soaked ride that blends gothic horror with exotic samurai action. Expect a pulpy, monstrous adventure steeped in themes of damnation and transformation, all delivered with a distinct 80s grindhouse aesthetic. It's a cult classic experience perfect for a late-night solo dive into bizarre fantasy.

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