Heartbeat
Panic Beats
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
94 min
Release Date
1983-05-20
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
19
Vote Average
5.3
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
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José Sacristán
Alain
Salvador Sáinz
Priest
Carole Kirkham
Alaric's wife (uncredited)
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