Panic Beats - Paul Naschy

Seen for the first time in September 2012.

Paul Naschy is pretty big deal in Spanish Horror. This is a perfectly serviceable low budget horror film. Reminds me of Edgar Allen Poe. The intrigue is a bit much, but I like intrigue more than I like straight horror, so it’s a welcome dose, and the demand for suspension of disbelief is not too rigorous. Plus this has a good ending, where the real ghost comes along and slaughters the last conspirator standing. Makes good use of diaphanous nightgowns and naked women as well, making this a nice example of a sexy and low-key horror film from the era (70’s to early 80’s). Grade B.