The Ancines Woods (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1970, The Ancines Woods is a drama, horror and history film directed by Pedro Olea, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Ancines Woods stars José Luis López Vázquez as Benito Freire, Amparo Soler Leal as Pacucha, John Steiner as Robert and Antonio Casas as Abad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Ancines Woods has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ancines Woods page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ancines Woods tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ancines Woods (1970)?
- In US, The Ancines Woods is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ancines Woods worth watching?
- The Ancines Woods holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ancines Woods?
- The Ancines Woods stars José Luis López Vázquez, Amparo Soler Leal, John Steiner, Antonio Casas and Nuria Torray.
- When was The Ancines Woods released?
- The Ancines Woods was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.