Credited cast: | |||
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 | ||
Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
Anita Blanch |
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>
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.