The Diabolical Axe (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1965, The Diabolical Axe 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. The Diabolical Axe 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, The Diabolical Axe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Diabolical Axe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Diabolical Axe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Diabolical Axe (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Diabolical Axe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Diabolical Axe worth watching?
- The Diabolical Axe holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Diabolical Axe?
- The Diabolical Axe stars El Santo, Mario Sevilla, Bety González, Fernando Osés and Lorena Velázquez.
- When was The Diabolical Axe released?
- The Diabolical Axe was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.