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A 1962 Mexican Supernatural Horror directed by Chano Urueta that has a Baron (Abel Salazar) returning to Earth, thanks to a comet, to unleash his vengeance.

The movie also stars Ruben Rojo, Ariadne Welter, Luis Aragon, David Silva, and German Robles.

It was released on November 9, 1962.


Tropes for the film:

  • Brain Food: The plot revolves around Baron Vitelius d'Estera, who was to be executed in 1661, who then used his magic to get on a passing comet and returns to earth 300 years later as a brain-sucking monster.
  • Comet of Doom: A comet carries d'Estera, who escaped execution by transporting himself there and who then returns to earth 300 years later as a monster with a forked tongue, which he uses to suck people's brains out.
  • Distant Prologue: The beginning of the film takes place in 1661, where d'Estera escapes on a comet and only returns 300 years later to unleash his vengeance on the descendants of his accusers.
  • Tagline: "The most bizarre horror movie. Ever.".

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