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The Ancines Woods

1970 · 87 min Drama Horror History
4.6 / 10 · TMDB

Benito Freire, a pedlar in a small village in northern Spain suffers from epileptic seizures and rumours start to spread that he may be a werewolf and responsible for a series of killings. The local Abbot is called upon to form a team to investigate, in an effort to halt the harrowing murders.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title El bosque del lobo
Year 1970
Country Spain
Genre Drama, Horror, History
Director Pedro Olea
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.6/10 (29 votes)

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The film constructs a chilling narrative that relies on the psychology of superstition and mob mentality rather than overt horror. It explores the dark mechanics of how fear can transform an ordinary man into a mythical monster within a closed community.

What lingers after viewing is a profound unease about the real monsters society creates. The line between historical drama and folk horror dissolves into something deeply unsettling. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Pedro Olea

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Watch alone, late at night, with minimal distractions. Let its oppressive mood fully settle in.

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