The Beast and the Magic Sword

The Beast and the Magic Sword

Year: 1983

Runtime: 115 mins

Language: Spanish

FantasyHorror

His bloodline damned by a witch, Waldemar Daninsky heads to Japan to seek a cure for his werewolf curse.

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Timeline & Setting – The Beast and the Magic Sword (1983)

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Time period

Medieval era; centuries later

The opening unfolds in a medieval European context during a knightly duel. Centuries pass, and Waldemar Daninsky discovers his werewolf curse, prompting a journey from Europe to Kyoto in search of a cure. The tale spans two eras: feudal Europe and a later, distant period in Japan.

Location

Europe, Kyoto, Japan

The story moves from a medieval European realm—where Daninsky battles a Mongol chieftain and a curse is forged—to Kyoto, Japan, in a later era. The European setting centers on a royal lineage and a castle-like backdrop, while Kyoto provides a mystical, East-meets-West backdrop with a Japanese sage guiding the quest. The narrative threads a global journey that links feudal Europe with feudal Japan through a cursed bloodline and a legendary sword.

🌍 Europe and Kyoto settings 🗺️ Cross-cultural journey 🗡️ Fantasy curses

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:03

Main Characters – The Beast and the Magic Sword (1983)

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Waldemar Daninsky (Paul Naschy)

A centuries-old werewolf bound by a devastating family curse. He travels from a European setting to Kyoto seeking a cure, wrestling with his dual nature as hunter and protector while confronting the witch's manipulation.

🗡️ Warrior 🐺 Werewolf 🔮 Cursed lineage

Satomi (Junko Asahina)

An evil witch who aims to seize Waldemar's power to amplify her own mystical abilities. She schemes to bend him to her will, setting in motion deadly confrontations until she is slain by Kian.

🪄 Witch 🗡️ Manipulative 🔮 Power-hungry

Kian (Shigeru Amachi)

A Japanese wise man in Kyoto who guides Waldemar toward a possible cure. He defeats Satomi and wields the magic sword, playing a pivotal role in ending the curse.

🧭 Wise mentor 🗡️ Combatant 🪄 Magic user

Salom Jehuda (Conrado San Martín)

An old rabbi who provides crucial guidance to Waldemar before being killed by racist villagers. His words set Waldemar on a perilous quest for a cure.

🕊️ Rabbi 🗝️ Clue-giver 🛡️ Wise

Amese (Sara Mora)

Waldemar's wife, who shares the burden of his curse and is tragically slain during the course of the story.

💍 Wife ❤️ Love 🗡️ Victim

Akane (Yôko Fuji)

A Japanese figure linked to Waldemar, hinted at as a focal point of the curse's potential rebirth in the epilogue.

👧 Woman 🧬 Consequence 💔 Connection

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:03

Major Themes – The Beast and the Magic Sword (1983)

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🪄 Curse

A witch lays a curse on the Daninsky line after a fateful duel, setting fate in motion for generations. The curse drives the plot, forcing the protagonist to seek a cure across continents and endure the consequences of inherited power.

🐺 Transformation

The core conflict centers on Waldemar's werewolf identity and the struggle between his human will and animal ferocity. Transformation is both physical and moral, testing loyalty, love, and the meaning of freedom.

🌐 Cross-cultural journey

The quest links Europe and Japan, highlighting cultural clashes and collaborations. A Japanese sage, a witch's plotting, and a magic sword converge as the hero seeks salvation beyond his homeland.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:03

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