Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter (1972) with Brantley and George

About this episode

Chris is joined by Brantley and George to discuss the 1972 Mexican lucha libre film, Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter, exploring its plot, cultural significance, and entertainment value.

Chris is joined by Brantley from Horror Drafts and George from The Best Little Horror House in Philly to discuss the 1972 Mexican lucha libre film, Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter. They break down the plot, discuss the film's unique blend of horror and wrestling, and analyze the cultural significance of Santo and lucha libre. The discussion also touches on the film's production values, character depth, and the broader context of Mexican cinema. The episode wraps up with reflections on the film's entertainment value and how it compares to other Santo movies. Follow Us: Bluesky // Instagram // Letterboxd Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/CJWWRQUmEJ

People in this episode

Host: Chris

Guests: Brantley, George

Topics covered

• Mexican cinema
• lucha libre
• horror films
• film analysis
• cultural significance
• entertainment value

Keywords

• Santo
• Frankenstein's Daughter
• lucha libre
• horror
• Mexican cinema
• film analysis
• 1972 film

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Horror Drafts, The Best Little Horror House in Philly

Books & works: Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter

Places: Mexico

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