Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Horror Rises From the Tomb
Summary
Hosts Rob Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss the 1973 Spanish horror film *Horror Rises from the Tomb*, starring Paul Naschy in three roles. They explore the film’s plot involving a resurrected warlock and his lover, analyze Naschy’s cult status, and compare the movie’s effects and style to other 1970s European horror classics.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and introduction
Re-airing announcement and context
Initial impressions and the living head
Paul Naschy's ego trip and Letterboxd
Ad breaks and TV-14 rating
Plot structure and pacing
Cinematography and memorable lines
Physical media and trailer recap
Director Carlos Arred
Paul Naschy's roles and career
Spanish horror context
Sponsorship break
Helga Linne and Emma Cohen
Supporting cast and the painter
Music and special effects
Medieval setting and execution
Modern characters and the seance
Villagers and the warlock head
Sponsorship break
Sickle murders and resurrection
Reunited warlock and witch
The final battle
Elvira's victory and the ending
Final thoughts on the characters
Outro and sponsorships
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