The Beasts of Terror
Seen it?1973 | 83 min | Action, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for crime fans and anyone after some adrenaline. Popcorn viewing in the best sense. Liked Close Range? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 23 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
- Not for anyone who finds explosions tiring.
A young heiress is kidnapped by two aspiring thieves who are then captured by a mad scientist. It's up to the police, Santo, and Blue Demon to rescue them.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alfredo B. Crevenna
- El SantoSanto el Enmascarado de Plata
- Blue DemonBlue Demon
- Víctor JuncoProfesor
- César del CampoTony
- Elsa CárdenasNora
- Antonio de HudPedro
- Fernando OsésSantos
- Quintín BulnesLucky
- Alma FerrariSusana
- María Antonia del RíoLorna