Night of the Werewolf
El retorno del Hombre Lobo
“It used to be only a myth”
Synopsis
An evil witch brings back to life the infamous Elizabeth Bathory, who was executed several hundred years previously for murdering young women and bathing in their blood.
Part of the Daninsky Werewolf Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Paul Naschy
Waldemar Daninsky
Julia Saly
Countess Elisabeth Bathory
Silvia Aguilar
Erika
Pilar Alcón
Barbara
Azucena Hernández
Karen
Beatriz Elorrieta
Mircaya
Narciso Ibáñez Menta
The Professor
Ricardo Palacios
First Graverobber
Rafael Hernández
Second Graverobber
Pepe Ruiz
Thief
Tito García
Thief
David Rocha
Bandit
Luis Barboo
Sando - Bandit
Alexia Loreto
Kinga - Female Bandit
Charly Bravo
-
Manuel Pereiro
-
Ramón Centenero
-
Mauro Ribera
-
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Naschy
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Naschy
- Original Title
- El retorno del Hombre Lobo
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Dálmata Films S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Naschy
Paul Naschy
Alejandro Ulloa
Pedro del Rey
Modesto Pérez Redondo, Julia Saly
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Naschy
Director
Alejandro Ulloa
Director of Photography
Modesto Pérez Redondo
Producer
Paul Naschy
Screenplay
Julia Saly
Producer
León Revuelta
Costume Design
Pedro del Rey
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Night of the Werewolf.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Night of the Werewolf.
Movies - Horror
Werewolf
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Vampire
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
list0
Vampire Films
Vampire films from Wikipedia's category tree and list plus Wikidata genre tagging.
Horror Movie Collection 😍
Horror Movie My Favorite.
Similar Titles to Night of the Werewolf
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.0
3.6
6.5
6.0
4.3
5.7
6.3
6.4
6.1
6.3
10.0
6.1
6.8
6.2
5.9
6.3
5.7
4.3
More Like Night of the Werewolf
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Werewolf
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night of the Werewolf about?
An evil witch brings back to life the infamous Elizabeth Bathory, who was executed several hundred years previously for murdering young women and bathing in their blood.
Who directed Night of the Werewolf?
Night of the Werewolf was directed by Paul Naschy.
Who stars in Night of the Werewolf?
The principal cast of Night of the Werewolf includes Paul Naschy, Julia Saly, Silvia Aguilar, Pilar Alcón, Azucena Hernández.
When was Night of the Werewolf released and how long is it?
Night of the Werewolf was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night of the Werewolf?
Night of the Werewolf holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).