Romasanta (2004)

Director:

Paco Plaza

Writers:

Alfredo Conde (story)
Elena Serra (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

14 May 2004 (Spain)

Genre:

Action | Horror

Plot:

An uproar is caused when some mutilated cadavers are discovered, giving way to the legend of the "Werewolf of Allariz"...

Plot Keywords:

Werewolf | Spit In The Face | Female Nudity | Wolf Attack | Silver Bullet

Awards:

1 win & 6 nominations

Cast

Julian Sands	...	Manuel Romasanta
Elsa Pataky	...	Bárbara
John Sharian	...	Antonio
Gary Piquer	...	District Attorney Luciano de la Bastida
David Gant	...	Professor Philips
Maru Valdivielso	...	María
Luna McGill	...	Teresa
Carlos Reig-Plaza	...	Gómez (as Carlos Reig)
Reg Wilson	...	Judge
Ivana Baquero	...	Ana
Laura Mañá	...	Antonia
Sergi Ruiz	...	Francisco
Itziar Fenollar	...	Benita
Carlos Sante	...	Hunter 1
Jaume Montané	...	Raúl

Also Known As:

Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt (Australia) (DVD title) (International: English title) (UK) (DVD title)
Romasanta, a caza da besta (Spain: Galician title)
Romasanta, la caza de la bestia (Spain)
The Werewolf Manhunt (International: English title)
Werewolf Hunter (USA) (video title)
Werewolf Hunter: The Legend of Romasanta (USA) (DVD title)

MPAA:

Rated R for violence, some sexuality, nudity and brief language.

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

Spain | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | Finland:K-15 | Malaysia:18PL | Malaysia:U (cut) | Germany:16 | Argentina:16 | Australia:R | New Zealand:R18 | Singapore:NC-16 | UK:15

Company:

Filmax

Trivia:

Based on the case of serial killer Manuel Blanco Romasanta who murdered 13 people in 1850s Spain. He claimed a curse turned him into a wolf causing him to kill. Because of these claims, Queen Isabella II acquitted him.

Quotes:

Antonio: He is not a man. He is a wolf who becomes human so that he can seduce and murder his victims.

Movie Connections:

Version of El bosque del lobo (1971)

The gothic movie of the year

I've seen the movie at the Malaga Festival, Spain. It's one of the BEST GOTHIC STORIES OF ALL TIMES. It's a peculiar mixture between The Silent of the Lambs and Sleepy Hollow or From Hell. It's more than a normal horror werewolf movie. Much more. It's a story where gothic meets romance, where horror meets love, where documentary meets fairytale. Yes. 'cause this is a TRUE STORY!!! Manuel Blanco Romasanta is one of the most intriguing serial killers of all times. He was judged in Spain in 1852. having confessed the killing of at least 13 people, he dared proclaim his innocence: he was not guilty because he was a werewolf! The thing I liked most is the way the authors introduce us in a REAL FAIRYTALE. I don't find other words to describe this story. it's fantasy and reality at the same time. It's like to be at the same time in a chapter of CSI and in the tale of Red Riding Hood. We experience this adventure from the point of view of Barbara, the woman who falls in love with Manuel Romasanta and who progressively changes her love into rage.. The arc of the character is so well developed, that the identification with her is complete. We do feel the same love and the same hatred that Barbara felt towards Manuel. Another strong point of the movie is the cast. and moreover the female roles. The actresses who play Barbara and her sister Maria are superb. I really enjoyed the way they expressed their arena. Finally, last but not least, I do suggest to keep an eye on this young director: Paco Plaza. Believe me, he's a TRUE GENIUS.