Paul Naschy

[J. Tithonus Pednaud]

Your introduction to this thread indeed comes across as the most pretentious piece I’ve read in a long time. Whether this was your intention or simply a bi-product of your writing style I do not know.

It is not wise to barge into a forum like you own the place dropping names and writing 'essays'. You will not make many friends like that.

I understand that the work of Naschy is currently undergoing a period of fan boy fame. To me, his work consists mostly of Spanish exploitations of American film concepts. There are a few exceptions, of course, but there is a reason he is referred to as the Spanish Lon Chaney. He’s didn't break much ground in his work.

If I’m not mistaken Naschy is best known for his werewolf series. I find those sort of entertaining in a camp way but seriously flawed and convoluted as ‘films’. The man is a legend in his own country though and for that, I must commend him. Furthermore, his work is light years above the majority of the recent stuff purely on an entertainment basis. Although that's not exactly a high bar.

There are some great Spanish films out there; the Spanish version of Dracula for example is superior to the original according to many motion picture enthusiasts. I recommend checking it out if you are looking for films to be smug about. Lots of bits of trivia surround it suitable for pompous comparisons and factoids.