

Weirdhouse Cinema: La Loba (1965)
Mar 28, 2025
Dive into the eerie world of 'La Loba,' Mexico's first werewolf film from 1965, where lycanthropy meets cultural significance. Explore the groundbreaking portrayal of female werewolves, cinematic techniques, and the gothic atmosphere crafted by director Rafael Baladon. The discussion also uncovers unsettling secrets from Mississippi's history, linking forgotten stories to the supernatural. Through dark family dynamics and forensic horror, listeners experience a chilling blend of tradition, transformation, and the complexities of identity in the realm of werewolves.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring 'La Loba' and Female Werewolves
02:21 • 12min
Unearthing Secrets of Yazoo Clay
14:07 • 3min
Exploring the Unconventional Narrative of 'La Loba'
16:41 • 2min
Rafael Baladon and 'La Loba': A Cinematic Exploration
18:14 • 12min
Exploring 'La Loba': Characters and Cinematic Techniques
30:30 • 19min
The She-Wolf and Hidden Histories
49:17 • 6min
Werewolves in Cinema: Gender and Transformation
55:10 • 13min
Beneath the Howl
01:08:14 • 6min
Metamorphosis of Fear
01:14:38 • 11min
The Werewolf Hunter and Unseen Secrets
01:25:39 • 6min
Fate of the Lycanthropes
01:31:30 • 15min
Exploring 'La Loba' and Podcast Insights
01:46:43 • 3min