Today is a very sad day for the Horror Movie lovers because Paul Naschy has die, about a Cancer, with 75 years old.
In Spain Paul Naschy (Jacinto Molina Álvarez) was the most important actor and director in Horror movies, He was totally involved in Fantastic genre during all his life, and he was our Wolf Man, Waldemar Daninsky.
I know that also in US was famous. I hope that all his movies never forgotten.
Now, I will try go to the thanatorium. Tomorrow, will be the funeral, in Burgos, not in Madrid.
R.I.P :-(
Sad news indeed. I am also a fan of his movies.
R.I.P.
This is terrible. I was hoping he would be around for many more years and many more films. He was a unique voice in world cinema, and his work was not yet finished.
No! That's not something I wanted to hear. I loved Paul Naschy and I read his autobiography last year. He was on my short list of people I wanted meet someday, but the opportunity to meet him here in the United States was pretty rare. His movies will live on in the hearts of monster fans forever. He was like us; a fan first. He loved the Universal monsters and brought them to life again not for money or fame, but because he loved them, and as a result his films have more heart than most of what has been released since. Heaven has just become a better place.
Rod
Very sad news. RIP.
Oh, this is terrible news. Very sad, indeed. He is one of my favorites of all time. I can't even collect my thoughts right now.
That's really sad. RIP
Una leyenda ha pasado. Descanse en paz, hombre lobo.
Shoot! Only discovered his films within the last 12 years. His passion for the UniMonsters is so obvious & his takes on them are unique. Viva El Hombre Lobo!
R.I.P.
Rest In Peace Paul. You are missed.
Yes, was a pitty. Paul Naschy was the Spanish Lon Chaney, he really loved Monsters and the most important of all, he was a great man. I was in the Thatatorium before, very sad moments, and in a hours his funeral will be in Burgos, to 250Km to Madrid.
One of his sons, Bruno, said me that at least he died while sleeping without suffering. Now we all have his legacy because Monster never die.
And his last movie coming soon, 22 in January 2010. "La Herencia Valdemar".
I am very happy that there in US all the Monster lovers remind him, thanks to all.
Very Sad News. He will be sorely missed. HHW
Sorry to hear about Mr. Naschy's passing. Growing up in southern California, I recall watching many mexican horror movies on TV, including some with him as a wolfman. I may not have understood what was said but the films were still exciting!
A great actor, and the king of his own subgenre, the spanish werewolf film. I saw a bunch of his movies on TV back in the 70's, and discovered many more later on video. I am very sad too. But he leaves a great legacy.
Wow that was a surprise. Very sad news indeed. I didn't realize he was 75. HE always looked young.
A great actor, totally committed to his craft.
Paul cut a mean wolfman! I never tire of viewing The Werewolf vs The Vampire Woman! He will be missed.
Quote from: LundyAfterMidnight on December 02, 2009, 11:02:12 AM
Paul cut a mean wolfman! I never tire of viewing The Werewolf vs The Vampire Woman! He will be missed.
That's one of my favorites along with Curse of the Devil.
Quote from: LundyAfterMidnight on December 02, 2009, 11:02:12 AM
Paul cut a mean wolfman! I never tire of viewing The Werewolf vs The Vampire Woman! He will be missed.
One of my favourites too :-) My top ten Paul Naschy movies:
1. La Noche de Walpurgis (The werewolf Vs Vampire Woman)
2. La Marca del Hombre Lobo (In US I think that was titled "Frankenstein's Bloody Terror)
3. El Jorobado de la Morgue (The Hunchback of the Morgue)
4. El Retorno del Hombre Lobo (Night of the Werewolf/The Craving)
5. Inquisición (Inquisition)
6. La Rebelión de las Muertas (Vengeance of the Zombies)
7. El Espanto surge de la tumba (Horror rises from the tomb)
8. El Carnaval de las Bestias (The Beast's carnival)
9. La Bestia y la espada Magica (The Beast and the Magic sword)
10. El retorno de Walpurgis (Curse of the Devil)
But is difficult choose only 10, because he had other much cult titles.
He was very happy with "El retorno del Hombre Lobo" (Night Of the werewolf/The Craving), He often talked much about this movies in interviews. He have toons of cult movies, and he was working until the last moments.
Here is my buddy "and fellow UMA member" Neil Vokes tribute to him..
(http://www.comicartfans.com/Images/Category_1645/subcat_2350/NV%20Paul%20Naschy.jpg)
Tom
Quote from: Tom Smith Monsternut on December 02, 2009, 12:03:53 PM
Here is my buddy "and fellow UMA member" Neil Vokes tribute to him..
(http://www.comicartfans.com/Images/Category_1645/subcat_2350/NV%20Paul%20Naschy.jpg)
Tom
Is totally Great!!! :o
I remember how when I interviewed Forry, even he was amazed at just how prolific he was. He did two American shows I was aware of, Monster rally (around 2000) and a Chiller. I feel lucky I got a nice autographed photo. He had some interesting stories about the challenges to make films under the Franco regime.
In Pace Resquiet
I am very sad. :-[ I met Paul Naschy at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors 2007 in Califorinia. He autographed so much stuff of mine, and he was super friendly, courteous, and funny(made several jokes). His translator said that, he was appreciative and loved all his fans. Mr. Naschy told many stories of his films, and how much he was a huge Universal fan. He will be missed.