Watch Werewolf Hunter: The Legend of Romasanta
- R
- 2005
- 1 hr 29 min
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5.2 (3,649)
Werewolf Hunter: The Legend of Romasanta is a horror film set in 19th century Galicia, Spain, and is loosely based on the true story of Manuel Blanco Romasanta, a man who was believed to have murdered at least thirteen people in the mid-19th century. The movie opens with a group of men finding a woman's corpse in the woods. The woman's body is mangled and gnawed, leading the men to believe that a wild animal is to blame. However, the viewer soon learns that the real culprit is actually Manuel Blanco Romasanta, a traveling salesman who has a rare genetic disorder that causes him to grow hair all over his body.
The film follows Romasanta as he travels from town to town, posing as a healer and selling dubious remedies to unsuspecting customers. Along the way, he seduces and kills a number of women, all while evading the authorities who are on his trail.
The local magistrate, played by Julian Sands, becomes suspicious of Romasanta after a string of murders in the area. Sands' character sets out to capture Romasanta and put an end to his killing spree. Meanwhile, a young woman named Barbara, played by Elsa Pataky, falls in love with Romasanta and becomes involved with him despite her suspicions about his true nature.
As the movie progresses, Romasanta's true nature becomes increasingly apparent. He begins to transform into a werewolf and is hunted by the magistrate and his men. The film builds to a tense climax as Romasanta and the magistrate confront each other in a final battle.
Overall, Werewolf Hunter: The Legend of Romasanta is a suspenseful and gruesome horror film that blends elements of true crime and monster movies. The performances by Julian Sands, Elsa Pataky, and John Sharian are solid, and the cinematography and production design effectively capture the gloomy, foreboding atmosphere of 19th century Galicia. Fans of horror films and historical dramas will likely find this movie to be an engaging and creepy watch.
Werewolf Hunter: The Legend of Romasanta is a 2005 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.2.