There are many YouTube videos
on Paul Naschy, but this is the most beautiful, by our
friend VilaWolf. Though uploaded in 2006, it seems to have been made
for this moment.
Paul, you will not be
forgotten--by your family,
your friends and your fans, who will continue to become more numerous
as your
talents and exceptional filmography and enthusiasm for cinema become
more and
more widely known and appreciated.
Check out the new official Naschy
Art website. Autographed prints available! Click on the banner
below.
Paul Naschy is now
on Facebook.
Join and get special info from the man himself!
Spain's
Academy
of Film Arts and Sciences Honors Naschy in week long
festival of Naschy films, beginning Thursday, Dec. 7th. The film
program includes LA MARCA DEL HOMBRE LOBO, INQUISICION, EL HUERTO
DEL FRANCES, EL CAMINANTE and LA BESTIA Y LA ESPADA MAGICA.
Appearing at the festival will be Jose Luis Aleman (director of
Naschy's last film, THE VALDEMAR INHERITANCE), Angel Agudo (Naschy's
biographer), and others.
Mya's HUNCHBACK OF
THE MORGUE - A Preview
The
first appearance on NTSC DVD of this Naschy classic comes from Mya
and will be streeting in January. From what I can tell the source is
the Spanish version (released by Spain's TriPictures several years
ago) with the brief nude scene involving Rossana Yanni replacing the
Spanish clothed edit. Pluses include English subtitles for all three
audio track--Spanish, Italian and English. There's also a photo/pressbook
gallery (borrowing from Anolis' German DVD release of this title), a
comparison between the nude scene and the non-nude one, the American
trailer, and the Italian credits sequences (the beginning credits
have different music replacing the familiar accordion um-pa-pa, and
are white lettering over a black background). Colors are good, with
blacks being very solid. Picture quality is a bit on the soft side.
There's some slight aliasing and shifting to the picture at times,
which will probably be more apparent on better systems will larger
monitors. The DVD can be ordered from Amazon.com
NASCHYMANIA
in Spain!!!
New
Naschy DVDs, a major book on Naschy, and collectable models spur
Naschymania in Spain. Below is an ad for the November release of 8
Naschy classics.
And
here are the models, one of Waldemar Daninsky and the other of
Alaric de Marnac, limited to 100, and available from SciFiWorld
in Spain.
Also available from
SciFiWorld:
PAUL NASCHY
STREET (Calle Paul Naschy) in SPAIN
September 11th saw the commemoration
in Estepona, Spain,
of a street named after Paul Naschy.
Congratulations, Paul Naschy on this great honor!
and.... Here is the forthcoming
massive book on Paul Naschy from
Angel Agudo, with filmography by Angel Gomez and an introduction
from
Christopher Lee! The book, published by SciFiWorld, will
premier
at the Stiges film festival on October 10th.
THE HANGING WOMAN
(La orgia de los muertos)
Coming
to DVD in Special Edition
Streeting
September 29, from Troma, will be a Special Edition DVD of THE
HANGING WOMAN (LA ORGIA DE LOS MUERTOS). Though not sourced directly
from original vault elements, this edition promises to be the most
complete one yet assembled, with elements from other versions
inserted into the standard version known as THE HANGING WOMAN. The
supplements are amazing: interviews with Paul Naschy and director
Jose Luis Merino, a commentary from Luis Merino, an interview with
dubber Ben Tatar (responsible for the dubbing of many Spanish horror
films), a "Naschy 101" featurette from Shane Dallmann, a
trailer, and a gallery of photo/poster items from Naschy collector
Thorsten Benzel. Also included will be an early Spanish horror film,
THE SWEET SOUND OF DEATH, starring HANGING WOMAN star Dianik
Zurakowska. All
this for less than ten dollars! Below is a trailer for
this release:
Two new Naschy titles have
come to our attention. The first is a short film, LAS ARBOLES (THE
TREES), directed by Joan Vall.
And
Naschy is headlining for director Juan Pinzas in LAS IMÁGENES
PERDIDAS (LA OTRA MIRADA)/THE LOST IMAGES (ANOTHER LOOK). Naschy had
a role in Pinzas' acclaimed ERASE OTRA VEZ.
Javier Gurruchaga, Juan Pinzas and
Paul Naschy
Photos
from the presentation of the Spanish Horror book, also in Spain. In
three shots, author Victor Matellano is also present:
Paul
Naschy is now at working finishing the editing of film EMPUSA, with
sound and special effects, and musical cues from composer Enrik Garcia
and a song from the group Dark Moor. Scale models of Waldemar
Daninsky and Alaric de Marnac should be available at the end of
October, and the new graphic novel project, Alaric de Marnac, from
Naschy and illustrator Javier Trujillo is forthcoming. And the massive 600 page/400 illustrations Naschy career
film book, by Angel Agudo and Angel Gomez, is around the corner.
We're hoping for an American publication after the Spanish one!
On
June 6th, the International Film Festival of Alicante will present
Paul Naschy with an honorary award for his film career, and on June
8th an award for his work in European Cinema. In conjunction with
this will be a showing of EL CAMINANTE/THE TRAVELER, EL HUERTO DEL
FRANCES/THE FRENCHMAN'S GARDEN and LOS OJOS AZULES DE LA MUÑECA
ROTA/BLUE EYES OF THE BROKEN DOLL. A new book, SPANISH HORROR,
will premiere at this festival. The book, which covers the Spanish
horror film throughout the decades, is written by Victor Matellano,
with an introduction by Christopher Lee and a preface by Paul Naschy!
Spanish Horror author Victor
Matellano and film legend Paul Naschy
Meanwhile,
the Naschy biography by Angel Angulo mentioned here before is
nearing completion. It will contain almost 1,000 pages and 800
illustrations! And, the Spanish publication/publisher Sci-Fi World
will be publishing an Alaric de Marnac graphic novel, written by
Naschy and illustrated by Javier Trujillo. Also in development in
Spain: Waldemar Daninsky and Alaric de Marnac scale models!
Japanese Book on
Naschy; Naschy wins Rondo Monster Kid Hall of Fame Award....
March
23rd saw the publication in Japan of the above book. Most of the
text is by Yoshikazu Ito, with some assistance by Daniel Aguilar,
and an introduction by Naschy, who relates his fascination and experience
with Japan. Black-and-white illustrations, 318 pages.
The
coveted Rondo Awards, voted on by fans of classic horror, honored
Paul Naschy with the Monster Kid Hall of Fame Award. This
award is given to people who have made major contributions to the
world of classic horror. With Naschy's dedication to the Universal
mythos and his modern take on it in countless films, mixed in with
personal passions, Naschy is a most worthy recipient of this
award. Congratulations, Estimado Senor Naschy!
Meanwhile,
the finishing touches are being put on EMPUSA. Hopefully we
will see the film released this year. Naschy's newest project will
be CROTÓN EL GRANDE, which promises to be another important film
from the master, just as ROJO SANGRE was. A cinema school in Cuba
has invited Naschy to participate in its film seminars and
conferences. More on this as we get further news.
And
that's not all! Naschy is writing a novel about one of his
main cinematic characters--Alaric de Marnac. A new Naschy biography
is being finished by Angel Angulo. And there are two film
project in the works with China!
WALDEMAR DANINSKY
WEREWOLF
GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES COMES
TO THE USA...
First
published in Spain, the highly regarded series of graphic novels
written by Paul Naschy and based on his Waldemar Daninsky character
and illustrated by Javier Trujillo, will be published in the U.S. by
Fangoria Graphix in both English and Spanish editions.
PHOTOS FROM
LA HERENCIA VALDEMAR
FILM UPDATES
Filming
of
LA HERENCIA VALDEMAR was completed in October, with the budget
reaching 16 million euros. Postproduction is going to take up
most of next year on the film and should advance the budget up to 20
million euros, a considerable expenditure for a Spanish film.
Naschy's wife, Elivra, and his oldest son, Bruno, have cameos in the
film.
In
November, Naschy begins work on O APOSTOLO/THE APOSTLE, a
stop-motion film, similar to Tim Burton's CORPSE BRIDE. Naschy will
play the role of a sinister priest. Appearing as puppet-like figures
along with Naschy with be such renowned actors as Luis Tosar,
Geraldine Chaplin, and Jorge Sanz. Click here
to take you to the film's website.
Naschy's
EMPUSA is currently in post-production. Music for the film is being
composed by Enrik Garcia, with the group DARK MOOR contributing a
song. CROTÓN EL GRANDE, a new film for the same producer of EMPUSA,
is in the works for April of next year.
A
busy time for Paul Naschy!
Our
congratulations to Sergio Molina, son of Paul Naschy, who recently
got married. Here is the wedding photo:
Pictured
above: Sergio and his lovely wife Vanesa in the middle, flanked by
Sergio's mom, Elvira, and dad, Paul Naschy.
BCI releases a
widescreen
COUNT DRACULA'S GREAT LOVE
Released
under the title CEMETERY GIRLS in BCI's Exploitation Cinema series
and doubled with VAMPIRE HOOKERS, this is the first widescreen
version available on DVD. Color fluctuates in some scenes, but
overall the quality is quite good and the best we have ever seen.
Screen captures from the DVD below:
The Paul Naschy
Graphic Novels of
Terror Collection!!!
Premiering
in October in Spain will be the first issue of a new comic book
series--Colección Paul Naschy de Novelas Gráficas de Terror (The
Paul Naschy Graphic Novels of Terror Collection). The issue will
contain part one of a two part adaptation of THE BEAST AND THE MAGIC
SWORD. Following that, plans are for a new Paul Naschy story and
then adaptations of HUMAN BEASTS and INQUISITION! The artist is
Javier Trujillo, and the comic will be published by Dolmen. We are
currently seeking a comic book publisher in the United States who
can print these for the English-speaking market here. More
samples of Trujillo's artwork can be found on our Naschy
message board.
Midnight Marquee Press has
reprinted Paul Naschy's excellent autobiography, MEMOIRS OF A WOLFMAN. The first
printing is out-of-print and almost impossible to get through
various channels. Contact Midnight
Marquee Press to order!
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OTHER NEWS
NASCHY
DVD "PACKS"
ESTEPONA FESTIVAL and NEFERTITI
10 Naschy films, in restored, uncut
versions, will be released by Spain's Tripictures, beginning
November 9th in "packs," 2 per month.... This year's
Estepona Film Festival honored Brazilian filmmaker, Ivan Cardoso,
with the Waldemar Daninsky Award being presented to Alex de la Iglesia...
Naschy is currently writing a new script, NEFERTITI, MY LOVE and
just completed a short film, "Pablito." 10/10/05
MORE
TRIBUTES and THE HUNCHBACK APPEARS
On June 16, at the International Film
Festival at Amsterdam, Paul Naschy received an award honoring his
career. The following day, in Madrid, he was presented
with a best actor trophy for his work on the short film, A TALE-TELL
HEART, based on the classic Edgar Allan Poe short story. This award
is part of general ceremony of commemorating one hundred years of Asturian
cinema. After Amsterdam and Madrid, Paul was off to Germany where he
will present the release of the complete version of the HUNCHBACK OF
THE MORGUE, which includes a small documentary on the film. 6/28/05
NASCHY
TO BE AWARDED THE "MAQUINA DE TEMPS" at the SITGES FILM
FESTIVAL IN DECEMBER
Paul
Naschy will receive the "Maquine de Temps" award at Sitges
for his impressive career in fantasy films. John Landis will also
receive the award. EL RETORNO DEL HOMBRE LOBO, EL HUERTO DEL FRANCES
and ROJO SANGRE will be shown as part of the homage to this living
legend, along with other films (THE BEAST AND THE MAGIC SWORD,
INQUISITION, etc.) at a smaller theater. 11/30/04
NASCHY
TO APPEAR IN ANOTHER PLAY AND TO RECEIVE TWO HOMAGES IN SPAIN
Paul
Naschy will appear in a new play, EL TRIUNFO DE LA MUERTE,
premiering in November in Colmenar. Víctor Matellano directs his
own play, based on medieval text and the Bergman film, THE SEVENTH
SEAL. Naschy portrays Death.... Coming October 22nd, Naschy
will be honored at Madrid's Athenaeum with showings of EL HUERTO DEL
FRANCES, EL CAMINANTE and ROJO SANGRE--an envious exhibition, as
these are top Naschy films. Then, on November 5th, the legend will
receive another homage in Chamberi, a district of Madrid, where the
Naschy family has lived for many years. Sincere
congratulations!
FOUR
NASCHY PAL DVDs COMING SOON, TO INCLUDE ROJO SANGRE.. NEW NASCHY WEBSITE
ROJO
SANGRE will get a DVD release in late August in Spain. The film, a
Naschy masterpiece, will be supplemented with 25 minutes of extras. Apparently
in Spanish language only, no subtitles.... Spain
will see the first DVD release of LICANTROPO, the 1996 movie that was
the last 35mm Wadlemar Daninsky film. Street date is the end of
August, but no word on extras or whether the presentation will offer
English dubbing or subtitling. Also appearing at the end of
August will be LATIDOS DE PANICO, but probably in Spanish language
only. (Mondo Macabro is scheduled to release an English-subtitled DVD.)..
Meanwhile, Germany's Anolis
Entertainment will release in November a Special Edition of HUNCHBACK
OF THE MORGUE. Produced in tandem with Germany's BUIO OMEGA filmclub,
the DVD will be similar to their exceptional presentation of Mario
Bava's BLOOD AND BLACK LACE.... In July, Spain saw the DVD release of
MUCHA SANGRE, an outrageous film with a purportedly equally
outrageous performance by Naschy!.... Meanwhile, a new Naschy website has
been launched from Germany also--HOMBRE-LOBO.DE.
Check it out! 8/9/04
NASCHY
IN NEW BRIAN YUZNA FILM... TO MAKE APPEARANCE AT CHILLER CONVENTION
IN APRIL
Paul Naschy
will be portraying the villain, Kufard, in the upcoming Filmax
production of Brian Yuzna's ROTTWEILER, based on a novel by Vazquez
Figueroa. Shooting will begin soon.... Naschy is also scheduled to
appear at the renown Chiller Convention toward the end of April. More
details as they arrive! 3/3/04
If you can't find
these DVDs at your local store, order below from Amazon.com at 10 to 25% off!
Click
on covers below to order from Amazon.com
Mondo
Macabro has released a very impressive DVD of DR. JEKYLL VERSUS THE WEREWOLF,
widescreen, in the Pal format.
Orders available at: www.mondomacabro.co.uk
Alpha
Video's cheap DVD of THE
FURY OF THE WOLFMAN, full frame and missing nudity, is also available at Amazon for $7.98!
THE MARK OF NASCHY began as a
section of the SINISTER TALES website housed on AOL. It quickly grew
into the largest section (by far!) and certainly the most popular
one. The interviews and articles below were meant to be shared by
all readers of SINISTER TALES, but they have special interest for
the fan of Paul Naschy. Currently they are still hosted on the
SINISTER TALES site, so to return here you will have to use your
back button.
CARLOS AURED
INTERVIEW -- The director of four important Naschy films speaks
about Naschy and his own work
DANIELA GIORDANO
INTERVIEW -- Naschy's co-star in INQUISITION talks about her
career and Naschy in a lengthy and honest interview
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Special Thanks
Department: Bob Sargent, Michael Secula, Bill Knight, Jose Luis
Gonzalez Martinez, Ben Face, Derrick Hussey, Sydney Ling, Mike Hodges,
Daniela Giordano, Carlos Aured, Carlos Martinez Diez, Sergio
Molina, Shane M. Dallmann, Denetia Arellanes, Barbara Fister-Liltz, Bruno
Molina, George R. Reis, Humberto Amador, Tim Rogerson, Robert Monell,
Angel Gomez Rivero, Tuna, Boris Brosowski, Alfonso Romero,
Ingojira, Darkman,
Eric Hoffman --
and Paul Naschy!
