Tombs of the Blind Dead

In 13th century Berzano, a legion of knights known as the Templar were executed for conducting black magic rituals and committing human sacrifices in a quest for eternal life. 700 years later, they rise from the dead and attack a group of vacationing college students who visit the remains of their abandoned monastery.

Directed by Amando de Ossorio, Tombs of the Blind Dead leans on a strong ensemble — Lone Fleming, César Burner, María Elena Arpón — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1972.