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Panic Beats

1983•1h 34m•

★5.1(24 ratings)

Horror

Overview

Paul Marnac and his infirm wife Geneviève move to his childhood estate in the French countryside. The estate is also the site of the castle inhabited by Paul's ancestor Alaric de Marnac, who was known for brutally slaughtering anyone whom he suspected of infidelity. There is a legend that Alaric rises from the grave to continue his deeds. The estate is currently inhabited by Paul's aunt Maville and cousin Julie. Right after Paul and Geneviève arrive, mysterious things begin to happen. Geneviève begins to wonder if the legend about Alaric is true.

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Main Cast

Paul Naschy

Paul Naschy

Paul / Alaric de Marnac

Julia Saly

Julia Saly

Geneviève

Lola Gaos

Lola Gaos

Mabile

Silvia Miró

Silvia Miró

Mireille

Frances Ondiviela

Frances Ondiviela

Julie

Manuel Zarzo

Manuel Zarzo

Dr. Lacombe

José Vivó

José Vivó

Dr. Rigaud

Charly Bravo

Charly Bravo

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José Sacristán

José Sacristán

Alain

Salvador Sáinz

Salvador Sáinz

Priest

Carole Kirkham

Carole Kirkham

Alaric's wife (uncredited)

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Paul Naschy

Writing

Screenplay: Paul Naschy

Production

Producer: Julia Saly

Music & Sound

Music: Moncho Alpuente

Keywords

phantasmwife murdermurder plothusband murders wife

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Panic Beats"

#2

The original title is "Latidos de pánico" (ES).

#3

The runtime is 94 minutes (1h 34m).

#4

The film was directed by Paul Naschy.

#5

The screenplay was written by Paul Naschy.

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This title is listed on IMDb as tt0085824.

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Rating

5.1/10

Mixed

24 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Latidos de pánico

Status:

Released

Language:

Español

Country of Origin:

Spain

Production Companies:

Acónito Films