A failed pianist sells his soul to the devil in return for his becoming the greatest musician in the world. The catch: every time he plays he turns into a horrible monster.
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Title: El hombre y el monstruo (1959)
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Cast
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| Enrique Rambal | ... | Samuel Magno | |
| Abel Salazar | ... | Ricardo Souto | |
| Martha Roth | ... | Laura / Alejandra | |
| Ofelia Guilmáin | ... | Cornelia | |
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Ana Laura Baledon | ... | Girl killed by Samuel |
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José Chávez | ... | Police officer |
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Maricarmen Vela | ... | Blond Motorist (as Mari Carmen Vela) |
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Carlos Suárez | ||
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| Anita Blanch | |||
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A failed pianist sells his soul to the devil in return for his becoming the greatest musician in the world. The catch: every time he plays he turns into a horrible monster. Written by Jeremy Lunt <durlinlunt@acadia.net>
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MexicoLanguage:
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1959 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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El Hombre y el Monstruo, known to English audiences as The Man and the Monster is a great little horror flick. Raphael Baledon was responsible for a few great horror films during this period and this is one of them although the makeup used on the monster is often criticized because of a lack luster job they did on it. All I can say is, if you can get passed the corny mask it's a very well made horror movie. See the monster for what he is and get into the whole faustian story of the film. I think it's very well directed, edited and photographed. THe Man and the Monster is very brooding, serious and morbid and contains all the great elements that Mexi-horror had to offer at this period. Enrique Rambal is a joy and gives a fantastic performance as the isolated, desperate and jaded man willing to sell his soul to the devil for a shot at greatness. If you like classic horror then El Hombre y el Monstruo is a perfect film for one of those evenings when your in the mood for something different.