In this adventure the masked wrestler/hero takes action to protect his friend and his fiancee from the clutches of a coven of witches, who want to make a human sacrifice and gather the forces of darkness, in order to enslave humanity. The movie is indeed similar to 1962's SANTO VS.THE VAMPIRE WOMEN and has the usual blend of universal horror with 'lucha libre' wrestling and pulp comic aesthetic, but it's quite enjoyable and never gets boring. A lot of wrestling scenes, gothic horror sequences and cheap but effective use of photography and on-camera tricks make this a really fun ride.
Review of The Witches Attack
The Witches Attack
(1968)
an enjoyable black&white entry in the cult classic Santo series
6 November 2020