The BLIND DEAD series Amando de Ossorio 1972-1975 - Page 13

Splatterdragon73 · #**121** 1st December 2011, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Killer Meteor

Apparently, there won't be any BRs of BLIND DEAD from BU.

Well Bill Lustig's loss could be Arrow's gain imo.

Refused · #**122** 1st December 2011, 12:21 PM

I haven't seen any of the movies, been holding out for a blu-ray release for my first experience of them.

#**123** 2nd December 2011, 04:18 PM

I've got the somewhat now considered old Anchor Bay releases in one set and it can cost you quite a lot to find one these days. I've watched them all and thought they were quite well made, and a bit different. They're very rare now.

Scyther · #**124** 14th December 2011, 12:26 AM

at the lack of votes for 'Ghost Galleon.' Probably toss up between the first two, depending on my mood. Today's vote went towards 'Return,' although my mind will probably change tomorrow.

Cap. Vic RobotPants M.D. · #**125** 14th December 2011, 02:16 AM

Yes, I just voted for Ghost Galleon. I love all the blind dead films. But, I find myself watching the Ghost Galleon more repeatedly. I don't have an answer as to why, maybe it's the setting. Maybe I have an attraction to one of the actresses? ? I honestly have no clue why I watch it more. Maybe It's just that I blindly grab one DVD from that black coffin and pop it in the player? Oh well.

Scyther · #**126** 14th December 2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cap. Vic RobotPants M.D.

Yes, I just voted for Ghost Galleon. I love all the blind dead films. But, I find myself watching the Ghost Galleon more repeatedly. I don't have an answer as to why, maybe it's the setting. Maybe I have an attraction to one of the actresses? ? I honestly have no clue why I watch it more. Maybe It's just that I blindly grab one DVD from that black coffin and pop it in the player? Oh well.

It's easily my least favorite, but I don't think it's terrible at all! Comparatively more slow going, but the atmosphere (as is the case with all the films) is palpable; you can cut it with a knife.

Maybe we just miss the horses? ;-)

mlink73 · #**127** 6th February 2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter Neal

It was a close race between "Tombs" and "Seagulls" for me...but in the end, "Seagulls" won due to its particularly striking atmosphere.
The templars riding in slo-mo on the beach shot "day-for-nigt"

, the hateful village people and the titualr seagulls' screaming placed just at the right spots....Moody Euro horror from an era sadly long gone....
"Tombs" would have won if it was shorter and there are some additions to the plot- the rape and the somewhat unrelated subplot of the girl coming back from the dead- which compromise its impact slightly.

Seagulls won for me too.....The beach scenes are hillarious, they should use it for tourism commercials: Spain the sunny paradise where the sun never goes down!

I love the setting and the creepy music, the only thing they should have explored a bit more are the seagulls, weren't they suppose to be the souls of the dead? Loved the idea but it was never mentioned again later on in the movie.

R-T-C Tim · #**128** 6th February 2012, 03:34 PM

Seems like it has got to be #2 for me. Complete justification in my reviews of the Blind Dead series (to be honest I can barely remember them, need to rewatch at some point).

mark meakin · #**129** 6th February 2012, 03:48 PM

Definitely Tombs Of The Blind Dead for me.The Ghost Galleon has some creepy moments but that burning model ship at the end was just embarassing.

rebo11 · #**130** 1st April 2012, 04:15 PM

Have to give my vote to "Night of the Seagulls". While I love the whole series, "Seagulls" just has a consistent ambiance that makes it #1 for me. Also the setting of the fishing village with its great ruined and rustic architecture is a huge plus.
I think the "Blind Dead" are one of the great horror creations of the '70's.