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El hombre y el monstruo

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Wikipedia article




'The Man and the Monster' (Spanish: ' El hombre y el monstruo') is a 1958 Mexican horror film, directed by Rafael Baledn.

Plot summary



The film is about a pianist who sells his soul to the Devil in order to become the greatest pianist over the world. But, every time a particular piece of music is played by him -Piano Concerto No. 1 (Tchaikovsky)- , he transforms into a murderous monster.

Reception



According to the website Classic-Horror:

"Intelligently dubbed (it looks like they hired a translator AND a screenwriter), marvelously acted, and nicely directed, there's not a lot 'The Man and the Monster' isn't, except, perhaps, expensive."


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