Night of the Werewolf (1981) movie poster

Night of the Werewolf

El retorno del Hombre Lobo

1981 ·1h 32m · ★ 6.2 (32)

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.

Why it matters

A chilling blend of folk horror and supernatural revenge that resurrects Elizabeth Bathory’s bloody legend with grimy 80s cult flair.

  • Celebrates practical effects and atmospheric gore before digital polish dulled the genre’s visceral edge.
  • Embodies the era’s fascination with historical monsters entwined in occult curses—perfect for fans of folk horror’s dark rituals.
  • Anchored by a committed performance as Bathory that channels both menace and tragic madness.
  • A cult artifact for viewers who appreciate low-budget ambition and the raw, unfiltered energy of early 80s horror cinema.
7 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
100
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
29
Supernatural
100
Creature
73
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
83
Werewolf

Setting

Castle

Content Warnings

Taboo ContentBody HorrorDehumanizationTorture

Phobia triggers

Religious Imagery

TMDB Keywords

coffingravemedallionsatanismsequelsorcery

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