Heartbeat

May 20, 1983

1h 34m

★ 5.0

Panic Beats

Overview

Paul Marnac and his infirm wife Geneviève move to his childhood estate in the French countryside. The estate is also the site of the castle inhabited by Paul's ancestor Alaric de Marnac, who was known for brutally slaughtering anyone whom he suspected of infidelity. There is a legend that Alaric rises from the grave to continue his deeds. The estate is currently inhabited by Paul's aunt Maville and cousin Julie. Right after Paul and Geneviève arrive, mysterious things begin to happen. Geneviève begins to wonder if the legend about Alaric is true.

Genres

Horror

Production Companies

Acónito Films

Heartbeat Trailers

Cast

Paul / Alaric de Marnac

Paul Naschy

Geneviève

Julia Saly

Mabile

Lola Gaos

Mireille

Silvia Miró

Julie

Frances Ondiviela

Dr. Lacombe

Manuel Zarzo

Dr. Rigaud

José Vivó

Charly Bravo

Alain

José Sacristán

Priest

Salvador Sáinz

Alaric's wife (uncredited)

Carole Kirkham

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