Blue Demon and Zovek in the Invasion of the Dead (Spanish: Blue Demon y Zovek en la invasión de los muertos: sometimes called simply La Invasión de Los Muertos)[1] is a 1973 Mexican horror film directed by René Cardona, starring Blue Demon (Alejandro Muñoz Moreno) and Professor Zovek (Francisco Xavier Chapa del Bosque).[2]
| Blue Demon and Zovek in the Invasion of the Dead | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | René Cardona |
| Written by | René Cardona |
| Produced by | Carlos Rosas Gallastegui |
| Starring | Alejandro Moreno and Professor Zovek |
| Cinematography | José Ortiz Ramos |
| Edited by | Alfredo Rosas Priego |
| Music by | Raúl Lavista |
Production companies | Azteca Films Producciones Nova Productora Fílmica Real |
Release date | 1973 |
Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Zovek died during production, and wrestler Blue Demon was brought in to bring the film up to feature length.[3][4]
Plot edit
Professor Bruno Volpi discovers some strange markings on a cliff. Professor Zovek deciphers them to warn of impending catastrophe. Wrestler Blue Demon and Zovek battle zombies.[5]
Cast edit
- Blue Demon as himself
- Professor Zovek as himself
- Christa Linder as Erika
- Raúl Ramírez as Professor Bruno Volpi
Reception edit
A sharp contrast has been noted between the Zovek and the Blue Demon sections, the first deemed of fairly good quality and the latter very much less so.[6]
References edit
- ^ Jones, Stephen (2000). The Essential Monster Movie Guide: A Century of Creature Features on Film, TV, and Video. Billboard Books. ISBN 978-0-8230-7936-0.
- ^ Baugh, Scott L. Latino American Cinema: An Encyclopedia of Movies, Stars, Concepts, and Trends: An Encyclopedia of Movies, Stars, Concepts, and Trends. ABC-CLIO, 2012. Pg 269.
- ^ Senn, Bryan (6 February 2017). The Werewolf Filmography: 300+ Movies. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-7910-8. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ Sáez, Pepe Aracil (2021-02-14). Abracadabra: Magia e ilusionismo en 50 películas. Editorial UOC. ISBN 978-84-9180-788-9.
- ^ Jones, Stephen (1995). The Frankenstein Scrapbook: The Complete Movie Guide to the World's Most Famous Monster. Carol Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-8065-1676-9. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ MANIA, MOVIES and (2013-09-22). "INVASION OF THE DEAD (1971) Reviews and overview". MOVIES and MANIA. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
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