

Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler
1966, Spanish. Directed by René Cardona.
When El Santo defeated The Strangler, one of his most formidable foes, he never expected to see him again. However, thanks to Tor, the villain returns from the dead to seeks revenge on Santo.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 31 March 1966
- Original title
- Espectro del estrangulador
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- René Cardona, Rafael García Travesí
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Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler: quick answers
What should I watch before Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler?
Watch Santo vs. the Diabolical Brain (1963), Santo in the Wax Museum (1963), The Diabolical Axe (1965), and Santo vs. the Strangler (1965) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler?
Next in the series: The Grave Robbers (1966), Baron Brakola (1967), and Santo vs. the Martian Invasion (1967).
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How long is Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler?
Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler on?
Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 March 1966. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler?
If you liked Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler, try Absolution, The Losers, The Virtuoso.
Who directed Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler?
Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler (1966) was directed by René Cardona and stars El Santo, Roberto Cañedo, María Duval.