Tombs of the Blind Dead

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Tombs of the Blind Dead ★★½ The Blind Dead; La Noche dell Terror Ciego; La Noche de la Muerta Ciega; Crypt of the Blind Dead; Night of the Blind Dead 1972 (PG)

Blinded by crows for using human sacrifice in the 13th century, zombies rise from the grave to wreak havoc upon 20thcentury Spaniards. Atmospheric chiller was extremely popular in Europe and spawned three sequels. The sequels, also on video, are “Return of the Evil Dead” and “Horror of the Zombies.” 102m/C VHS, DVD . SP PT Caesar Burner, Lone Fleming, Helen Harp, Joseph Thelman, Rufino Ingles, Maria Silva; D: Armando de Ossorio; W: Armando de Ossorio; C: Pablo Ripoll; M: Anton Abril.