Paul Naschy
ActingAbout Paul Naschy
Paul Naschy (born Jacinto Molina) was a Spanish movie actor, screenwriter, and director working primarily in horror films. His portrayals of numerous classic horror figures have earned him recognition as the Spanish Lon Chaney. He was also known as the Boris Karloff of Spain and he had one of the most recognizable faces in Spanish horror film.
Paul Naschy Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Naschy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Paul Naschy's work falls within the Horror genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Paul Naschy's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Naschy of the Full Moon, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Naschy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Naschy's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Naschy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Cult of Terror | Self - Filmmaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Clawing! A Journey Through the Spanish Horror | Various Roles / Self (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Apostle | Arcipreste (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Naschy of the Full Moon | Self / Various Roles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry | Self / Various Characters (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Valdemar Legacy II: The Forbidden Shadow | Jervás | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Empusa | Abel | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Valdemar Legacy | Jervás | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Nadie inquietó más | Self - Filmmaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Twelfth Hour | Expert | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Rojo sangre | Pablo Thevenet | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Noin | Paul Naschy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Mucha Sangre | Vicuña | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Octavia | Inspector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Lycantropus: The Moonlight Murders | Waldemar Daninsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | State Of Mind | The Warden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Beast and the Magic Sword | Count Waldemar Daninsky / Irineus Daninsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Heartbeat | Paul / Alaric de Marnac | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Good Night, Mr. Monster | El Hombre Lobo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Battle of Reefer | Capitán Matarraña | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Night of the Werewolf | Waldemar Daninsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Beasts' Carnival | Bruno Rivera | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Traveller | Leonardo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Frenchman's Garden | Juan Andrés Aldije 'El Francés' | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Inquisition | Bernard de Fossey / Satan | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | El francotirador | Lucas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Comando Txikia: muerte de un presidente | Pocholo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Death of a Hoodlum | Marcos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Mummy's Revenge | Amenhotep / Assad Bey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | A Dragonfly for Each Corpse | Inspector Scaporella | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Night of the Howling Beast | Waldemar Daninsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Passengers | Paul Aquenatos | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Devil's Possessed | Barón Gilles de Lancré | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Blue Eyes of the Broken Doll | Gilles | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Curse of the Devil | Waldemar Daninsky / Irineus Daninsky / Werewolf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Killer Is One of Thirteen | Ernest | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Hanging Woman | Igor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hunchback of the Morgue | Gotho | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Crimes of Petiot | Boris Villowa / Padre de Marcel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Horror Rises from the Tomb | Alaric de Marnac / Hugo de Marnac / Armand de Marnac | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Dr. Jekyll and the Werewolf | Waldemar Daninsky / Wolfman / Mr. Hyde | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman | Waldemar Daninsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Assignment Terror | Waldemar Daninsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Vertigo of Crime | Loló | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Frankenstein's Bloody Terror | Count Waldemar Daninsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Fury of Johnny Kid | Pistolero | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Operación Plus Ultra | Médico en la cirugía (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | 55 Days at Peking | Extra (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | El Cid | Extra (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | King of Kings | Herod Antipas' Servant/Roman Soldier (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Paul Naschy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Naschy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Naschy is "Naschy of the Full Moon" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Naschy acted in?
Paul Naschy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Naschy?
Other notable films include "Noin", "Octavia", and "The Apostle".