Direction: Jesús Franco

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Jesús Franco. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Diabolical Dr. Z

1966 · Movie · 86 min. · Spain

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Antonio Jiménez Escribano · Guy Mairesse · Howard Vernon · Fernando Montes

Synopsis The Diabolical Dr. Z (1966) follows a brilliant scientist who asserts he has found a method to transform criminals into peaceful individuals through nervous system surgery. Ridiculed by his peers and the community, the doctor meets a tragic end, becoming...

6.1

299 votes

6.1

299 votes

Screams in the Night

1962 · Movie · 90 min. · Spain

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Howard Vernon · Conrado San Martín · Diana Lorys · Perla Cristal

Synopsis Screams in the Night (1962) follows the chilling tale of Dr. Orlof, a former prison physician who kidnaps attractive women from nightclubs with a sinister plan. He aims to use their skin to restore his daughter's face, which was severely...

6.1

663 votes

6.1

663 votes

6.0

279 votes

The Sadistic Baron Von Klaus

1962 · Movie · 95 min. · Spain

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Howard Vernon · Hugo Blanco · Gogó Rojo · Fernando Delgado

Synopsis The Sadistic Baron Von Klaus (1962) unfolds in the quaint village of Holfen, where a series of brutal murders of young women has left the community in a state of terror. The victims are found with wounds inflicted by an...

6.0

93 votes

6.0

93 votes

5.6

112 votes

Labios Rojos

1960 · Movie · 97 min. · Spain

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Isana Medel · Javier Armet · Lina Canalejas · José Canalejas

Synopsis Labios Rojos (1960) follows the thrilling escapades of a dynamic duo of female detectives, affectionately nicknamed "Labios Rojos" ("Red Lips"). These clever investigators consistently outmaneuver a variety of criminals and a hapless police inspector, showcasing their wit and resourcefulness in...

5.6

39 votes

5.6

39 votes

Paroxismus

1969 · Movie · 86 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast James Darren · Barbara McNair · Maria Rohm · Klaus Kinski

Synopsis Paroxismus (1969) begins in the vibrant city of Istanbul, where a jazz trumpeter named Jimmy makes a grim discovery. He pulls the lifeless body of a young woman from the water, recognizing her as someone he encountered the previous night...

5.6

115 votes

5.6

115 votes

Don Quixote

1992 · Movie · 111 min. · Spain

Direction Orson Welles · Jesús Franco

Cast Francisco Reiguera · Akim Tamiroff · Orson Welles · Paola Mori

Synopsis Don Quixote (1992) is a cinematic journey that began in 1957 and spanned over 15 years, as Orson Welles embarked on a self-financed and directed adaptation of Cervantes' classic tale. This ambitious project transported the iconic knight Don Quixote and...

5.5

1K votes

5.5

1K votes

Los blues de la calle Pop

1983 · Movie · 90 min. · Spain

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Antonio Mayans · Lina Romay · Agustín García · Jesús Franco

Synopsis Los blues de la calle Pop (1983) follows the story of Felipe Malboro, a seasoned private investigator who is hired by a young woman to locate her missing boyfriend. The film delves into the gritty underbelly of the city as...

5.5

35 votes

5.5

35 votes

Jack the Ripper

1976 · Movie · 92 min. · Switzerland

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Klaus Kinski · Josephine Chaplin · Andreas Mannkopff · Herbert Fux

Synopsis Jack the Ripper (1976) follows the chilling tale of Dennis Orloff, a highly regarded physician who leads a sinister double life. By day, he is a pillar of society, but under the cloak of darkness, he transforms into a brutal...

5.5

84 votes

5.5

84 votes

Lovers of Devil's Island

1974 · Movie · 97 min. · France

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Andrés Resino · Geneviève Robert · Dennis Price · Rosa Palomar

Synopsis Lovers of Devil's Island (1974) follows the journey of a dedicated lawyer who uncovers a shocking truth: a young couple, sentenced for murder, were actually victims of a sinister plot. Driven by a desire for justice, the lawyer ventures to...

5.3

35 votes

5.3

35 votes

Faceless

1988 · Movie · 98 min. · France

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Helmut Berger · Brigitte Lahaie · Telly Savalas · Christopher Mitchum

Synopsis Faceless (1988) follows the gripping tale of a renowned model, Barbara Hallen, who vanishes without a trace. Her concerned father enlists the help of a seasoned private investigator, Sam Morgan, to travel to Paris and locate his missing daughter. Morgan's...

5.3

171 votes

5.3

171 votes

Attack of the Robots

1966 · Movie · 92 min. · France

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Eddie Constantine · Françoise Brion · Fernando Rey · Sophie Hardy

Synopsis Attack of the Robots (1966) follows the chilling tale of a deranged genius who deploys his legion of mechanical beasts to dominate individuals with Type O blood. The film delves into the sinister plot of the scientist, who seeks to...

5.3

42 votes

5.3

42 votes

We Are 18 Years Old

1959 · Movie · 78 min. · Spain

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Isana Medel · Terele Pávez · Antonio Ozores · Luis Peña

Synopsis We Are 18 Years Old (1959) follows the whimsical and humorous journey of two teenage Spanish girls as they embark on an extraordinary vacation. Throughout their adventure, they encounter a peculiar mix of eccentric characters, some of whom are less...

5.2

251 votes

5.2

251 votes

Queen of the Tabarin Club

1960 · Movie · 97 min. · Spain

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Mikaela · Yves Massard · Dora Doll · Danielle Godet

Synopsis Queen of the Tabarin Club (1960) follows the tale of a wandering family of musicians who, in 1913, find themselves at the grand estate of a wealthy marquise. The family's daughter, Lolita, impulsively scales the mansion's wall and encounters the...

5.1

55 votes

5.1

55 votes

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Soledad Miranda · Fred Williams · Paul Muller · Howard Vernon

Synopsis She Killed in Ecstasy (1971) follows the chilling tale of a young doctor who takes his own life after a medical committee halts his research on human embryos, deeming it excessively cruel. His grieving widow, consumed by vengeance, sets out...

5.0

65 votes

5.0

65 votes

Eugénie

1973 · Movie · 86 min. · Liechtenstein

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Soledad Miranda · Paul Muller · André Montchal · Greta Schmidt

Synopsis Eugénie (1973) follows the story of a lovely yet introverted young woman named Eugenie who resides with her stepfather, a renowned author known for his explicit erotic literature. One fateful day, she stumbles upon one of his provocative books, which...

4.9

75 votes

4.9

75 votes

The Perverse Countess

1974 · Movie · 87 min. · France

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Alice Arno · Howard Vernon · Kali Hansa · Lina Romay

Synopsis The Perverse Countess (1974) follows the tale of two affluent nobles who entice an innocent young woman to a secluded Spanish island, where they plan to indulge in a night filled with debauchery, violence, and the most sinister of desires.

4.9

22 votes

4.9

22 votes

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Fred Williams · Soledad Miranda · Horst Tappert · Ewa Strömberg

Synopsis The Devil Came from Akasava (1971) unfolds in the heart of an African metropolis, Akasawa, where an enigmatic substance has surfaced, causing blindness among those exposed. Various international factions vie for control of this mysterious compound, each driven by their...

4.8

51 votes

4.8

51 votes