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Tombs of the Blind Dead

1972·Movie
1h 41min·R
69
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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Fantasy, the mind, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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Makes "Night of the Living Dead" Look Like a Kids' Pajama Party!

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.
Spanish Horror1970s HorrorUndead TemplarsGothic HorrorSupernatural HorrorAtmosphericSlow BurnEuropean CinemaCult Film

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Where can I stream Tombs of the Blind Dead legally?

Tombs of the Blind Dead is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tombs of the Blind Dead worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 79%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tombs of the Blind Dead rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Tombs of the Blind Dead?

1 h 41 min

Tombs of the Blind Dead runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tombs of the Blind Dead?

Critics79
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Tombs of the Blind Dead higher (79) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Tombs of the Blind Dead in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Portugal, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Tombs of the Blind Dead?

4BRCAPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tombs of the Blind Dead in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tombs of the Blind Dead use?

Cool HorseThe Dead Have EyesDowner EndingHellish HorseThe Knights TemplarLiving Motion DetectorNo Celebrities Were HarmedRecycled PlotRevenge of the SequelTitle of the DeadRevenant ZombieWarrior Undead

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Tombs of the Blind Dead, including Cool Horse, The Dead Have Eyes, Downer Ending.