The Body Snatcher
A detective and his cowboy friend team up to stop a mad scientist who is stealing the bodies of murdered wrestlers, and bringing them back to life while electronically replacing their minds with those of animals to make them stronger and live longer. Posing as a successful masked wrestler, the cowboy quickly attracts the attention of the scientist and his henchmen as their next experimental subject...
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Ladrón de cadáveres |
| Year | 1957 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Genre | Horror, Science Fiction |
| Director | Fernando Méndez |
| Runtime | 80 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (13 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Body Snatcher has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1957. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Wolf Ruvinskis
Guillermo Santana
Carlos Riquelme
The Mad Scientist, alias Don Panchito
Crox Alvarado
Capt. Carlos Robles
Columba Domínguez
Lucía
Eduardo Alcaraz
Police Chief
Yerye Beirute
Cosme Ramírez, first henchman
Ignacio Navarro
Second Henchman
Arturo Martínez
Felipe Dorantes, wrestling promoter
Alberto Catalá
Rubio, wrestling trainer
Guillermo Hernández
El Lobo negro
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