Tombs of the Blind Dead
1972
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Synopsis
In 13th century Berzano, a legion of knights known as the Templar were executed for conducting black magic rituals and committing human sacrifices in a quest for eternal life. 700 years later, they rise from the dead and attack a group of vacationing college students who visit the remains of their abandoned monastery.
Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972) is a 1h 41min horror feature film by Amando de Ossorio. In 13th century Berzano, a legion of knights known as the Templar were executed for conducting black magic rituals an... Selected for Fantasia International Film Festival (2021).
Key facts
Cast
Lone Fleming, César Burner, María Elena Arpón, José Thelman, Rufino Inglés, Simón Arriaga, Francisco Sanz, Juan Cortés
Original language
Spanish
First release
April 10, 1972 (Spain)
Home video distributors
King Movies (Netherlands), Redemption (Netherlands), Anchor Bay Entertainment (United States), MOV (United States)
Setting
Portugal
Crew
Screenplay
Amando de Ossorio
Cinematography
Pablo Ripoll
Editing
José Antonio Rojo
Music
Antón García Abril
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Abertoir Horror Festival 2022 - Features
- Beyond Fest 2021 - Features
- Fantasia International Film Festival 2021
- Torino Film Festival 2018 generic
Titles
| Québec French title | La Révolte des morts-vivants | |
| Translated title | Tombs of the Blind Dead | English, Québec |
| Alternate title | Crypt of the Blind Dead | |
| Alternate title | A Noite do Terror Cego | |
| Alternate title | Mark of the Devil 4 : Night of the Blind Terror | |
| Alternate title | Mark of the Devil 4 | |
| Alternate title | Night of the Blind Dead | |
| Alternate title | Revenge from Planet Ape | |
| Alternate title | The Blind Dead |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | King Movies (cat. no. K1027) | 1983, Netherlands, clamshell |
| VHS | Redemption (cat. no. RED014) | 1996, Netherlands, clamshell |
| VHS | Anchor Bay Entertainment (cat. no. SV10132) | 1997, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | MOV | 1997, United States, big box |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Spain | April 10, 1972 |
| Theatrical | Germany | September 29, 1972 |
| Theatrical | United States | February 1, 1973 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | April 23, 1973 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Alternate cut | 86 min | |
| Original version (Spanish) | ||
| Home video VHS | Netherlands | 1983 K1027 |
| Home video VHS | Netherlands | 1996 RED014 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1997 SV10132 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1997 |
Full credits
| Director | Amando de Ossorio |
| Cast | Lone Fleming (Betty Turner), César Burner (Roger Whelan), María Elena Arpón (Virginia White), José Thelman (Pedro Candal), Rufino Inglés (Insp. Oliveira), Simón Arriaga (Morgue keeper), Francisco Sanz (Prof. Candal (librarian)), Juan Cortés (Coroner), Andrés Isbert, Antonio Orengo (Train engineer), José Camoiras, María Silva (Maria), Carmen Yazalde (Sacrificed maiden (uncredited)), Pedro Sempson (Train engineer (voice) (uncredited)), Verónica Llimerá (Nina) |
| Screenplay | Amando de Ossorio |
| Executive producer | José Antonio Pérez Giner, Salvadore Romero |
| Cinematography | Pablo Ripoll |
| Editing | José Antonio Rojo |
| Music | Antón García Abril |
| Production design | Jaime Duarte De Brito |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
