The Curious Dr. Humpp
A mad scientist seeks eternal life through forced sex.
Emilio Vieyra wrote and directed *The Curious Dr. Humpp*, a 1969 Argentine sexploitation horror film. In its local release, it was titled *La venganza del sexo* ("revenge of sex"). The story follows a mad scientist who abducts people and compels them to have sex, believing the human libido holds the key to achieving eternal life.
A hideous monster kidnaps individuals engaged in sexual activities—including Rachel and her boyfriend, four hippies, two lesbians, and a woman with photos of naked men—and transports them in a hearse. Newspaper reporter George and Police Inspector Benedict investigate. A barman recalls seeing the monster at his club just before a stripper was taken. After a police sketch is published, the monster is spotted trying to buy aphrodisiacs at a pharmacy. George follows the hearse but is captured while attempting to break into the estate where the victims are held. Waking up as a prisoner, George befriends Rachel and overpowers Dr. Humpp's nurse. After having sex with the nurse, she agrees to help him escape, though this may be a trick.
The cast includes Ricardo Bauleo as George, Gloria Prat as Rachel, Aldo Barbero as Dr. Humpp, Susana Beltrán as the Nurse, and Héctor Biuchet as Inspector Benedict. The film was released on DVD by Image Entertainment on October 3, 2000, and later by Odeon on May 23, 2005. In 2021, it received a new Blu-ray release under the Vinegar Syndrome partner label AGFA (American Genre Film Archive). Upon its 1971 Buenos Aires release, local critics generally panned it; a reviewer from *La Prensa* called it puerile and a poor example of Argentine cinema. *TV Guide* gave it one out of five stars, deeming it "morbid." Dave Sindelar of *Fantastic Movie Musings and Ramblings* noted its silly dialogue, surreal elements, and overuse of stock footage, describing it as "for the adults only crowd."
- Release year
- 1969
- Country
- Argentina
- Director
- Emilio Vieyra
- Genre
- Sexploitation horror
- Also known as
- La venganza del sexo
Lore & Background
George wakes as a prisoner and is befriended by Rachel, who helps him overpower Dr. Humpp's nurse. After George has sex with the nurse, she agrees to help him escape, though the film suggests this may be a ploy. Dr. Humpp's goal is to give mankind eternal life using the power of the human libido. The cast includes Ricardo Bauleo as Horacio Funes (George), Gloria Prat as Raquel (Rachel), Aldo Barbero as Dr. Zoide (Dr. Humpp), Susana Beltrán as the Nurse, and Héctor Biuchet as Inspector Benedict.
Reader's Guide
The Curious Dr. Humpp is a notable entry in Argentine exploitation cinema, blending horror and sexploitation in a way that reflects the international trends of the late 1960s. Upon its 1971 release in Buenos Aires, the film was generally poorly received by local film critics; a reviewer from La Prensa found it puerile and a poor representative of Argentine cinema. Later, TV Guide awarded the film one out of five stars, calling it 'morbid'. Dave Sindelar from Fantastic Movie Musings and Ramblings noted the film's silly dialogue, surreal aspects, and overuse of stock footage, stating that the film was 'for the adults only crowd'. Despite its critical reception, the film has persisted in home media, released on DVD by Image Entertainment in 2000 and by Odeon in 2005, and receiving a Blu-ray release in 2021 under the Vinegar Syndrome partner label AGFA (American Genre Film Archive). Its legacy lies in its cult status as a bizarre artifact of Argentine genre filmmaking.
Did You Know?
- The film was locally released as La venganza del sexo, Spanish for 'revenge of sex'.
- The mad scientist Dr. Humpp forces victims to have sex, believing it is the lifeblood of humanity.
- The film was released on DVD by Image Entertainment on October 3, 2000.
- A reviewer from La Prensa called the film puerile and a poor representative of Argentine cinema.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed The Curious Dr. Humpp?
Emilio Vieyra handled both the screenplay and the directorial chair on this 1969 Argentine production.
What is the central premise of The Curious Dr. Humpp?
A mad scientist abducts people during their sexual encounters and compels them into sex, operating under the delusion that channeling raw human libido is the key to achieving eternal life.
What was the original Argentine title of The Curious Dr. Humpp?
When it first hit screens in Argentina, the film was released under the name La venganza del sexo, meaning "revenge of sex."
What genre is The Curious Dr. Humpp?
The film sits squarely in the sexploitation horror category, combining graphic sexual scenarios with a monster-driven sci-fi threat.
Who are the investigators in The Curious Dr. Humpp?
A newspaper reporter named George and Police Inspector Benedict team up to track down the victims the scientist has been snatching from various locations.
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