Comments on: They gave their souls to Hell… but the Devil wanted MORE!

by: gilligan

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:54:36 +0100

If you liked Alucarda, then you may also enjoy Escalofrío (Satan’s Blood)(1977), another Spanish film brimming with the occult, gothic atmosphere, and sexual content. I enjoyed both films, but felt like I needed to turn on “Everybody Loves Raymond” just to wash the oppresively dark visuals.

by: cinebeats

Sun, 21 May 2006 18:08:00 +0100

I have seen Mansion of Madness and really enjoyed it. I think Jodorowsky and Juan Lopez Moctezuma obviously have a similar style and probably both inspired one another. Since Jodorowsky made movies before Moctezuma, it’s hard to say just who influenced who. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

by: Bruno

Sun, 21 May 2006 17:28:14 +0100

Haven’t seen that one yet,but have you seen dr.Tarr’s torture dungeon by Juan López Moctezuma aka the mansion of madness?
Seems this man was to say the least a big “influence” on Jodorowsky…

by: Dennis Cozzalio

Wed, 17 May 2006 19:30:04 +0100

K: Just got word– Alucarda is on its way from Netflix! I’ll have it by Thursday. Looking for a good entry for the horror survey! And thanks for your offer. I may ask you for some good titles to consider!

by: Steve C.

Tue, 16 May 2006 15:58:56 +0100

I remember seeing this a couple years ago under the title Innocents from Hell It definitely has moxie, I’ll give it that. Can’t say I was much able to appreciate Moctezuma’s compositions (viewed it off an old, beat-up pan-n-scan videotape)… but hey, there’s a reason to rewatch it! Cool.

by: cinebeats

Fri, 12 May 2006 08:19:25 +0100

I hope you’ll like Alucarda when you get a chance to see it Dennis! I thought it was great myself and if you enjoy Jodorowsky’s stuff I’m sure you’ll appreciate what Juan Lopez Moctezuma does with a very small budget. Alucarda has lots of great imagery!

by: Dennis Cozzalio

Thu, 11 May 2006 23:36:37 +0100

Wow, K., this sounds really interesting, and it certainly LOOKS compelling. I’ve been trying to compile a list of underrated or underappreciated horror films for an upcoming series, and I think I’m going to have to add Alucarda to my Netflix queue. If it’s got that Ken Russell/Devils infuence, well, you know I’m gonna be interested. But Jodorowsky as well? I’ll check in after I’ve seen it and let you know wat I thought!