In 1970, Mexican cinema delivered one of its most delightfully chaotic spectacles with Santo y Blue Demon Contra Los Monstruos, a film that perfectly captures the wild, genre-blending energy of the lucha libre boom. Starring two of Mexico’s most iconic masked wrestlers, El Santo and Blue Demon, the movie drops its legendary heroes into a plot that’s equal parts classic horror, sci-fi pulp, and pure wrestling fantasy. It’s a world where monsters roam freely, mad scientists hatch improbable schemes, and every problem can be solved with a well-timed flying drop-kick.
Even within that tradition, Santo y Blue Demon Contra Los Monstruos stands out by cramming an entire monster-mash universe into its brisk 85-min runtime, showcasing vampires, werewolves, mummies, a Frankenstein monster, and a cyclops creature, each rendered with a mix of camp, creativity, and low-budget ingenuity. And, more importantly, beneath the rubber suits and pulpy plot twists is a film that speaks to the joy of genre filmmaking—an unapologetic celebration of fantasy, action, and playful spectacle.
Today, the movie has become a cult classic, beloved not just by lucha enthusiasts but by fans of global genre cinema who appreciate the value of low art as well as high. Its earnestness, creativity, and sheer audacity make it a perfect artifact to revisit, discuss, and appreciate more than five decades later.
Join AC and his Turkey-loving panel of guests (Raul Benitez, Jorge Didaco, Robin Graves, Dave M Gray, Jon Kitley) as we revisit this monster mash, celebrate its legacy, and explore why it remains such an unforgettable piece of lucha libre horror!
An here's the link to the Kickstarter that Raul mentions in the show!
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