Tombs of the Blind Dead is a horror film directed by Amando de Ossorio and released in 1972. The movie is set in both the 13th century and in modern-day Portugal. It follows the story of the Templar Knights who ruled the region around Berzano, a city located in central Portugal, and committed horrific acts of violence and human sacrifice in their search for immortality.
In the present day, a group of friends decides to explore the ruins of Berzano, which had been abandoned for centuries. As they begin to uncover the secrets of the abandoned city, they come across the tombs of the blind dead, the ancient Templar Knights who had been executed centuries earlier.
Unbeknownst to the group, the Knights were cursed with eternal life, condemned to roam the earth as undead creatures, blind and bloodthirsty. The awakening of the blind dead leads to a terrifying and deadly struggle for survival as the friends desperately try to escape the wrath of the undead.
The film's climax takes place in a remote train station, with the survivors making a last-ditch attempt to defeat the knights and escape with their lives. However, the blind dead prove to be formidable adversaries, relentless in their pursuit of their prey.
The movie is known for its unique portrayal of the undead, with the blind Templar knights providing a gruesome and terrifying antagonist. The film's atmospheric setting, eerie soundtrack, and slow-paced tension-building add to its effectiveness as a horror classic.
