The Phantom of the Monastery (1934): Cast
The Phantom of the Monastery is a 1934 horror film directed by Fernando de Fuentes, starring Enrique del Campo as Alfonso, Carlos Villatoro and Marta Roel. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Fernando de Fuentes
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Phantom of the Monastery About?
The premise of The Phantom of the Monastery without spoilers.
Alfonso, Eduardo and Cristina become lost while exploring a forest. A mysterious monk rescues them and leads them to a centuries‑old convent, where each begins to change mentally. Cristina, influenced by an old monk’s tale, attempts to seduce Alfonso. Their attempts to flee fail, leaving Alfonso imprisoned and a series of eerie, macabre events to unfold.
The Phantom of the Monastery Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- monk
- monastery
- lost in woods
- seeking shelter
- love triangle
- ghost story
- shadow on wall
- femme fatale
- curiosity
- mummified remains
- crucifix
- mummified corpse
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- giving in to temptation
- cabinet
- book
- in love with friend's wife
- lost in the woods
- nightmare
- sin
- ravine
- book of evil
- crypt
- ashes
- mummy
- man in love with his best friend's wife
- deal with the devil
- hiking in the mountains
- temptation
- caretaker
- prior
- murmurs
- vow of silence
- mexican horror
- shadow
- locked room
- haunted building
- forbidden book
- flagellation
- curse
- cuckold
- corpse
- casket
- legend
- adultery
- ghost
- melodrama
- friendship
The Phantom of the Monastery Cast & Characters
Enrique del Campo leads the cast as Alfonso, with Carlos Villatoro as Eduardo and Marta Roel as Cristina. Directed by Fernando de Fuentes; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fernando de Fuentes
- Enrique del Campo as Alfonso
- Carlos Villatoro as Eduardo
- Marta Roel as Cristina
- Agustín González
Also Starring in The Phantom of the Monastery
· 5 more- Victorio Blanco Monje
- Paco Martínez Padre Prior
- José Ignacio Rocha Custodio
- Beltrán de Heredia
- Francisco Lugo
More from Fernando de Fuentes
More films directed by Fernando de Fuentes: Crimen y castigo, Jalisco canta en Sevilla, La Devoradora and The Jungle of Fire.
The Phantom of the Monastery Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “The Phantom of the Convent” and “修道院里的幻想”.
- Also known as
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- The Phantom of the Convent
- 修道院里的幻想
- Duch kláštera
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Black Monk, The Monk and Two Monks.
The Phantom of the Monastery FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Phantom of the Monastery, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Phantom of the Monastery?
The Phantom of the Monastery runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Phantom of the Monastery released?
The Phantom of the Monastery was released on June 26, 1934.
Who directed The Phantom of the Monastery?
The Phantom of the Monastery was directed by Fernando de Fuentes.
More films by Fernando de Fuentes Who is in the cast of The Phantom of the Monastery?
The Phantom of the Monastery stars Enrique del Campo as Alfonso, Carlos Villatoro as Eduardo and Marta Roel as Cristina, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Phantom of the Monastery have a post-credit scene?
No. The Phantom of the Monastery has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Phantom of the Monastery in?
The original language of The Phantom of the Monastery is Spanish.
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