The Vampire and Sex
The Vampire and Sex

The Vampire and Sex

1969Movie81 minSpanish

El vampire y el sexy (or Santo in the Treasure of Dracula in its censored version) is a 1968 Mexican film starring El Santo and directed by René Cardona. ​The Vampire and Sex was filmed as the adult version of Santo in the Treasure of Dracula. While the censored family version was distributed in 1969, the uncensored version was not shown to the public until 2011 when it was discovered.

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Director: Julián de MericheGenres: Horror, Comedy, Erotic

Plot Summary

In a peculiar blend of horror and eroticism, a count from Transylvania arrives in modern Spain with a thirst for blood and seduction. He transforms into a bat to prey on young women, but his vampiric urges are often overshadowed by his pursuit of pleasure. The film follows his often comical, sometimes frightening escapades as he navigates the complexities of desire and immortality.

Critical Reception

This Spanish exploitation film is a curious artifact of its time, blending B-movie horror tropes with explicit eroticism. While not critically acclaimed, it found a niche audience for its unconventional approach to the vampire genre and its bold, albeit low-budget, production values. It's often viewed as a product of its era's shifting censorship and cinematic experimentation.

What Reviewers Say

  • A bizarre and often campy take on the vampire mythos.
  • Notable for its explicit erotic content for its time.
  • A low-budget cult film that appeals to fans of erotic horror.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this niche title, but general sentiment often highlights its camp value and explicit nature as its primary draws. Some viewers appreciate its historical context within exploitation cinema.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for its attempts to push the boundaries of eroticism within Spanish cinema of the late 1960s, a period when such content was heavily restricted.

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