Abel Salazar

Biography

Born: Sept. 24th, 1917 Died: Oct. 21st, 1995 Salazar was the Mexican equivalent to say someone like Peter Cushing or Vincent Price. He starred in several Mexican horror films in the late 50's and early 60's. Titles such as The Curse of the Crying Woman, The Vampire and it's sequel The Vampire's Coffin. And of course, one of the most famous of the Mexican horror films, The Brainiac, where Salazar starred as the title creature. But besides starring in these films, Salazar also produced them. He seen the kind of money that these films can bring in and did just that. Sure, some may consider these films a little silly, especially The Brainiac, but most of them are filled with creepy atmosphere that is well worth the look.