El hacha diabólica (1965): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1965, El hacha diabólica is an action and horror film directed by José Díaz Morales, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. In the Age of the Inquisitions, 1603, Santo, El Enmascarado de Plata, is being laid to rest by a group of monks. The Black Hood, an axe-wielder and a tormented soul who sold his soul to the devil after losing his love to El Santo, appears at the foot of his tomb and swears to seek his revenge no matter how many centuries it takes. El Santo is the chosen one and is sworn to fight for good and justice at any cost. After he finds his love, Alicia, dead at the hands of the Black Hood, El Santo must trust his faith and use his strength in this battle of good vs. evil.

Who’s in it. El hacha diabólica stars El Santo as Santo, Mario Sevilla as Abraca / Dr. Zanoni, Bety González as Alicia and Fernando Osés as Encapuchado Negro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, El hacha diabólica has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El hacha diabólica page.

If you liked it. Fans of El hacha diabólica tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.