Tombs of the Blind Dead

[sukebanboy Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close sukebanboy]

Sukeban, you should check out the first one and see if you like it. But make sure that you're not to tired, because these are some very slooooooow-moving films.

This is what put me off originally....They do look desperately slow moving......

[Wllm Clys Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wllm Clys]

I can see what you mean but somehow it really works in these films. Zombies with swords, capes and chainmail can move as slowly as they like if it's up to me :)
Just watch the first one, you'll catch my drift.

I rewatched the second one yesterday, Return Of The Evil Dead. It's a lot better than on my first viewing five years ago. Maybe it's because last time I watched with a friend on a small TV, last night I projected it on my wall with the sound turned all the way up and no one to disturb me. Really enjoyed this one! I also liked the "Night Of the Living Dead"-twist one hour into the film.

But my conclusion still is that these films would have been even better with more gore and sadism. More blood, guts, sacrifices, ...

Which one do I watch tonight? It's up to you guys :)


EDIT:
By the way, does the differene between Spanish (gore!) and English (tame) versions also matter for 3 and 4, or is it just the first two films in the series that are different in that way?

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

I can see what you mean but somehow it really works in these films. Zombies with swords, capes and chainmail can move as slowly as they like if it's up to me :)

Exactly. Yeah fine, they move slowly, but when they're slowly chasing you around an old castle full of DEAD ENDS you're screwed!

[John Bernhard Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close John Bernhard]

No differences at all between the Spanish & English versions of the third and fouth title.
IMHO they suffer from a decided lack of exploitaion value, particularly SHIP OF ZOMBIES / GHOST GALLEON.

[Koukol Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Koukol]

No differences at all between the Spanish & English versions of the third and fouth title.
IMHO they suffer from a decided lack of exploitaion value, particularly SHIP OF ZOMBIES / GHOST GALLEON.

I don't think the BU set includes both versions of the 3rd and 4rth.


The problem I have with the first is with the victim who becomes a blood sucker after being chewed by the Templar's as tho they're vampires.
But it has the best location imo.

The second is sorta a redo so I'm glad they got rid of the vampire woman and made it more of a trapped NOTLD type film.

The third has a unique setting (which I THINK King *spit* ripped off with THE FOG) but because the budget was so limited the ship is obviously a model in a bathtub which some people can't get past.

The 4th has a Lovecraftian vibe with also another cool location.

Anyone looking for a good choice to start should choose the first or second.

[Wllm Clys Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wllm Clys]

Tonight was Night of the Sea Gulls. I really liked it, creepy atmosphere, nice shots of the beach and of course the Templar zombie mummies! Not a single boring second it the entire film. Best shot: naked victim surrounded by huge crabs!
I'm loving the hell out of these films, I like them a lot better than the first time I saw them a couple of years ago.

One thing I don't like is the picture quality: something keeps bugging me, did they use a lot of DNR?

[Wllm Clys Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wllm Clys]

OK, Ghost Galleon was the one for tonight. Even though almost nothing happens in this one, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen, which is pretty unusual, considering it's the third time I've seen this ultra-slow film. It's good, but too bad there weren't any more gore scenes. And finally, some new scenes of the Blind Dead rising from their tombs!
Tomorrow I'm revisiting the first one (saved the best for last hehe).

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

I stole this image from Facebook. Rad cover art.

[Paul L Scholar of Sleaze Find all posts View Profile Close Paul L]

Big fan of all of these. Nice to see some love for the last two pictures on these boards: I think GHOST GALLEON in particular often gets an undeserved bad rap. However, the second is probably my favourite - with the pastiche of Hitch's THE BIRDS that closes the film.

I haven't watched any of these in years. Must remedy that soon.

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

This thread makes me want to bust out this album.

[Wllm Clys Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wllm Clys]

I finished off the Blind Dead revisiting sessions with the first one. I have to admit I wasn't particularly impressed by it. Too many side-stories. Apparently, I'd forgot I didn't really like the first one. Weird that 3 and 4 get criticised for not having enough Blind Dead on-screen time, while in the first one, they appear once in the first hour and it takes them another 30 minutes to appear for the second and last time.

My new order:

1. Return of the Evil Dead
2. Ghost Galleon / Night of the Seagulls (I can't choose)
3. Tombs of the Blind Dead

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

Blue Underground is reissuing the four films in a new set.

[Clive Smith noodle doodle Find all posts View Profile Close Clive Smith]

Tombs of the Blind Dead

I can't see the images for some reason - are these BD?

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

Nope, DVD.

[Christian Bates-Hardy Pod Person Find all posts View Profile Close Christian Bates-Hardy]

I guess the Coffin Box is OOP, so it makes sense they're reissuing them. I wonder if this set will be at a reduced price? I still don't own these..