The Shadow of the Bat (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1968, The Shadow of the Bat is a thriller, adventure and horror film directed by Federico Curiel, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A former wrestler called "the bat" lives in hiding after being disfigured and plans to kidnap a beautiful female singer and a lucha libre star known as Blue Demon.
Who’s in it. The Shadow of the Bat stars Jaime Fernández, Marta Romero, Blue Demon as Blue Demon and Mario Orea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Shadow of the Bat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadow of the Bat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow of the Bat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadow of the Bat (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Shadow of the Bat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Shadow of the Bat worth watching?
- The Shadow of the Bat holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow of the Bat?
- The Shadow of the Bat stars Jaime Fernández, Marta Romero, Blue Demon, Mario Orea and Gerardo Zepeda.
- When was The Shadow of the Bat released?
- The Shadow of the Bat was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.