The Man and the Monster (1959) Rafael Baledón
The Man and the Monster (1959)
aka El hombre y el monstruo
Genre: Horror
Country: Mexico | Director: Rafael Baledón
Language: Spanish or English (2 separate audio tracks)
Subtitles: English (optional, embedded in Mkv file)
Subtitles: English (optional, embedded in Mkv file)
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1 | Length: 79mn
Dvdrip H264 Mkv - 712x531 - 23.976fps - 1.25gb
A failed pianist sells his soul to the devil in return for his becoming
the greatest musician in the world. The catch: every time he plays he
turns into a horrible monster.
"The Man and the Monster" is another supreme Mexican horror
accomplishment from the vintage late 50's/early 60's era. It's not as
brilliant as "The Black Pit of Dr. M" or as petrifying as "The Curse of
the Crying Woman", but nonetheless this movie benefices from a
compelling storyline as well as from terrific scenery and devoted
acting performances. Reminiscent of the legendary "Faust" as well as
"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" tales, the script revolves on a middle-aged
pianist who sold his soul to the devil (extendedly explained during a
fabulously macabre flashback) in order to become the greatest musician
in the world. Of course, since all deals with Lucifer soon turn out to
be fishy, Samuel quickly discovers his success comes at a high price.
Whenever his finest composition of music is played, Samuel transforms
into an aggressive werewolf-like monster that can only be tamed by his
domineering mother. They conceal corpses in their house and attempt to
break the curse by training a gifted female acolyte on the piano, but
journalist Ricardo Souto comes close to uncovering the horrific
secrets. The continuously uncanny atmosphere of "The Man and the
Monster" is simply irresistible to avid fans of Gothic horror cinema
and, even though many people criticize the make-up effects, I
personally thought the monstrous effects were rather acceptable,
especially considering the film's year of release. Several sequences
are beautifully choreographed and almost artsy, like for example when
Samuel literally begs his mother to play the piano and she eventually
silently consents by handing him the key to the front door. "The Man
and the Monster" is a beautiful, enchanting and immensely atmospheric
period piece. Perhaps not intended for the nowadays horror-audiences,
but undeniably a masterful film.
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