In 1971 Amando de Ossorio made the first of 4 films in a series. That film was entitled Tombs of the Blind Dead. Now Synapse Films is releasing a 2-disc Blu-ray set of this film just in time for Halloween 2023.
A trio of friends getting together for a camping trip that quickly turns into bloodcurdling horror as a legion of long-dead Knights Templar rise from their graves in search of human flesh! When the Templars were originally executed for their cannibalistic rituals, they were hanged outside to die as crows pecked out their eyes. Now, armed with ancient swords and riding their skeletal undead horses into the night looking for prey, these mummified creatures cannot see... they hunt purely by sound alone.
Tombs of the Blind Dead is a unique take on the zombie genre. The Knight Templer zombies are so well produced their appearance is something out of a nightmare and will no doubt stay with you long after the final credits roll.
Synapse Films transfers Tombs of the Blind Dead to Blu-ray in 1080p it is presented in 1.66:1 aspect ratio. It features a 2K restoration of the original camera negative. The Audio options include the original Spanish language version of the film and the English/Spanish hybrid 2.0 mono LPCM. Finally, there is the US version that features an English 2.0 mono LPCM all include English subtitles.
The 2K restoration of this film looks and sounds extremely nice. The picture is crisp and clean with no signs of damage to the print. But a healthy looking 2K restoration is not all that this release has going for it. Synapse Films added some cool bonus feature. Take a look at what is included in this 2-disc Blu-ray set.
* Audio Commentary with Troy Howarth
* Audio Commentary with Lone Fleming and Calum Waddell
* Audio Commentary with Rod Barnett and Troy Guinn
* Revenge from Planet Ape – Alternate US Opening Sequence
* Das Erwachen Des Spanischen Horrorkinos: Amando de Ossorio’s Die Nacht Der Reitenden Leichen
* Salem’s Pop Templar’s Tears Music Video
* Marauders from the Mediterranean: The Macabre Magic of the Spanish Zombie Movie
* Still Gallery
* Theatrical Trailer
Euro-Horror fans are going to love this Tombs of the Blind Dead Blu-ray release. With not 1 but 2 versions of the film. That's great value! When I think of Halloween parties I think of food, games, fun and horror movie watch parties. Tombs of the Blind Dead could make a great film to watch on Halloween Night.
So, if you love 70s zombie films Tombs of the Blind Dead maybe one Blu-ray that you would want to add to your Blu-ray collection. Head over to Amazon and order your copy today.
Out pf 4 film reels (4 being the best) Tombs of the Blind Dead Blu-ray receives.....
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