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As a man, I know my species can be curious, yet reckless and prideful. And this movie does a great job demonstrating it. The guys should have left that axe alone.

This is like "Return of the Living Dead" mixed with "Night of the Demons' and a Mexican version of any "Evil Dead" movie (except for "Army of Darkness." It's pretty good, certainly the best from Ruben Galindo Jr. This would be a great example of a horror "hidden gem."

A bunch of teens or young adults awaken something truly evil, and everybody pays for it. While the dubbing might be off at times, and the effects occasionally appear to be too campy for modern audiences, it's a lot of fun, especially for those who feel that those traits are a postive aspect of the horror ethos.

I gotta say, the movie is far from perfect, but it must be a milestone in Mexican horror cinema. It's fun, not scary to the typical modern horror audience, but it has a lot of charm and uses some fun cinematography effects. And since this came out during an era where horror movies were unpopular in Mexico, I'd say this one was a winner and an influencer of the uprising of Mexican horror, in many ways.

I will say that from what little I've seen from director Ruben Galindo, this would be his masterpiece. It's campy, but the acting isn't bad enough to be distracting. And it's just interesting enough to be entertaining. This movie started broadcasting live on Shudder after a fantastic Joe Bob's Last Drive-In movie feature, and i just kept on watching because it kept my interest long enough. It's not groundbreaking in any way for a typical audience, but for Mexico, it obviously is.

Witness a piece of international horror cinema, do yourself a favor and watch this film. You may not like it as much as I did, but you should appreciate it to some degree.

A few grave robbers discover a giant tomb filled with valuables and they take what they can, not realizing they've angered the long-dead Satanic killer who's also buried in the tomb. Before long, he's waving around his axe and killing anyone unfortunate enough to cross paths with him.

Grave Robbers starts strong, but it gets repetitive after awhile and the pacing leaves a little bit to be desired. A few good gore effects and some foggy, rain drenched atmosphere goes a long way in keeping this one watchable. It's not terrible, but it's not one that I see myself returning to very often.

GRAVE ROBBERS is about a group of young tomb raiders who dig up a crypt full of gold and precious jewels. Unfortunately for all involved, said grave also happens to contain a Satanic zombie! Unable to resist bringing a curse upon themselves, the fortune hunters endure much madness and grisly death.

This is another great Mexican horror film from Director Ruben Galindo Jr. It was presented on DVD - many years ago- as a double feature with his CEMETERY OF TERROR, which has a similar theme. Galindo deserves more attention for his contributions to the genre. His films are quite enjoyable and just as creepy / gory as his Italian or US contemporaries...

I saw this for the first time recently n enjoyed it.

A satanist is tortured by clergymen n later killed by the archbishop. Before dying the satanist warns them that he will return back more stronger n will impregnate a descendant from the archbishop with the antichrist. Centuries later, a group of grave robbers accidentally awakens the satanist thereby causing mayhem n an impending armageddon. The acting, plot n editing is awful but the kills n special effects r noteworthy. Another great aspect is the cinematography. The atmosphere will remind viewers of Amando de Ossorio n his Blind Dead films. The lead actress aint that good looking. In fact the other chicks were much better looking. In the film she is shown as a virgin, no wonder bah it. The fiance of the lead actress is shown as a bulky muscular man n i expected some showdown between him n the hulky demon but alas it is the old cop who does the fighting. Why the demon wasted time in fighting the old cop when it cud have easily killed him n save the ritual time.

I watched this on a Spanish language channel in Orlando, FL back in the early '90s. They did something right with "Ladrones du Tomba" since I watched the entire film and did not speak very much Spanish at the time. It has all the ingredients of an entertaining slasher: cool, low budget Indiana Jones angle with the grave robbers, foolish, reckless teenage characters, a zombie killer with a battle axe and a beautiful "last girl" that has lungs to give even Jamie Lee Curtis a run for her money. It doesn't have a big Hollywood budget and a lot of the night time scenes were dark and murky but it did not skimp on the blood and gore. The latter looks fake at times but this was not unusual for this time period for special effects. LDT is a must for B-horror movie aficionados if you are able to find it.

For the most part, this story follows a group of teenage grave robbers who rob the wrong grave this time. From there on, it's just watching them and everyone around them get picked off, as you would expect, but in ways you might not. The variety of ways that people meet their demise was kind of refreshing. But watching the main characters consistently do things that make absolutely no sense is maddening.

Examples: They tie off a rope to lower themselves into the crypt, then don't use the rope. They never run away when they're able to. They waste time doing nothing when they should be starting the car, running away, etc. Oh, and the cars never start when you need them to, of course. It's the epitome of lazy writing.

I get it. It's just a dumb horror movie. But c'mon, man, make an effort.

If you're okay with terrible writing and no real story to speak of, and makeup effects that get worse as the movie goes on, I guess you'll be alright. For the rest of you, this is gonna be a little rough in parts. Good luck.

First let me say the video cover does NOT do justice to this horror flick, plus it is advertised as action! So if you come across this one and are a fan of slashers, pick it up and rent it.

Some years ago an evil monk tried to sacrifice a village woman, but the other monks stop him before he can finish. Fast-forward to current times, a bunch of young grave robbers make their way to the evil monk's crypt, they steal some jewels and take an ax off his body resurrecting him. Meanwhile in town, the sheriff's daughter is leaving for the woods for a weekend with her girlfriends.

Forty minutes into the movie, all hell breaks loose as the evil monk chops his way through most of the cast. No one is safe as body parts are chopped off. The last 30 minutes are pure non-stop mayhem.

There is no nudity, just Edna Bolkan in her underwear. But plenty of screams and blood.

The only reason i bought this was because Erika Buenfil starred in it. Besides the DVD double feature with cementerio del terror was so cheap $5. It was better than expected!!!! The cast was mostly good including Buenfil, Almada and Edna Bolkan. Its also fun to recognze so many actors from that era. Its a shame that most them didn't make it big into the 90s, much less the 00s. The only ones that continue with a visible career are Erika buenfil, who was already a big star and probably this was beneath her status at the time. Ernesto Laguardia was coming up big at the time and he is still around. The only one i hated was the ugly Andrea Legarreta!! who never made it big in soaps or movies, but somehow has managed longetivity as TV presenter. Back to the movie, It was actually very entertaining and it kept you wanting to see more, as oppossed to other cheap horror flicks that are just awful. This one is better than Cementerio del Terror. The DVD transfer was good also. It played very well on my flat screen.

This movie is populated by gorgeous women, young men, extremely gory effects, good acting. I just love it. In this movie 3 grave robbers and their girlfriends steal the jewels from a serial killer/zombie and after that its nothing but mayhem as this zombie kills, kills and kills. This has a large body count and you actually see the victims getting the classic ax inthe head, head choppings, limbs chopping, guts scquashed out with a bare hand, etc... I highly reccommend this gem.

This late-80s supernatural thriller occupies that peculiar space where ambitious horror concepts meet the limitations of modest production values. Director Rubén Galindo Jr. Crafts a film that pulses with genuine menace in its quieter moments, yet stumbles when reaching for its more grandiose scares. The Mexican production carries an unmistakable regional flavor that distinguishes it from its American counterparts, offering glimpses of inspired filmmaking alongside stretches of uneven execution.

Fernando Almada delivers a grounded performance as the police captain, his weathered face conveying the weight of a man watching his world descend into supernatural chaos. His portrayal anchors the film's more outlandish elements with believable parental desperation. Erika Buenfil brings vulnerability to her role as the targeted daughter, though the script occasionally asks more of her than it provides in terms of character development. The supporting cast fluctuates between committed performances and moments that feel slightly disconnected from the material's darker intentions.

Galindo Jr.'s direction shows flashes of atmospheric horror mastery, particularly in the film's middle act where shadows seem to breathe with malevolent life. The practical effects, while clearly budget-constrained, achieve several genuinely unsettling moments through clever camera work and timing rather than expensive prosthetics. The film's visual language draws from both Mexican folklore traditions and American slasher conventions, creating an occasionally striking hybrid aesthetic.

The pacing suffers from an uncertain rhythm, with some sequences building tension effectively while others feel rushed or underdeveloped. When the supernatural elements take center stage, the film's ambitions sometimes exceed its technical capabilities, resulting in moments that land with less impact than intended. However, the underlying concept maintains enough intrigue to carry viewers through the rougher patches.

The story have a interesting idea of a undead Satanist who sets out to bring Armageddon by impregnated a virgin with the Antichrist, but the execution of the movie is a complete mess. I feel like most of the movie spends a lot of time on the group of grave robbers who is robbing the basement and it feels like it drags on a little bit too long. Also a couple of scenes could be easily cut out because some of it feels like it happens to quickly. And the movie gets pretty strange with the killer supernatural powers that he rarely use.

I do think the movie does a pretty good job on building up the suspense in the atmosphere with the killer arrival. And I found the climax to be pretty enjoyable and suspenseful.

Ruben Galindo's "Grave Robbers" tells the tale of an undead axe-wielding Satanist brought back by young grave robbers.An undead satanic priest is released from his chains of death.And he is thirsty for blood!The gore flows freely as hatchet wielding zombie butchers his victims.Atmospheric and pulpy Mexican shocker with plenty of blood and several very gory death scenes.The hooded monk is a pretty creepy killer who truly enjoys spilling blood for example a face is shoved into a metal railing and a hand is bursting through a terrified grave robber's stomach."Grave Robbers" is a highly entertaining and fast-paced slasher flick with cob-webs,old abandoned houses and spooky graves.8 out of 10.

"Ladrones de tumbas" is one of the best Mexican horror films of the '80s, inspired by several American slasher films such as "Halloween", "Friday the 13th" and "A Nightmare on Elm Street", the result is favorable. The cinematography and filming locations provide a gloomy atmosphere, the prosthetic makeup is excellent and gory, the film features two final girls: Erika Buenfil and Edna Bolkan, who provide good performances. A great horror movie of the slasher subgenre made in Mexico.

Yeah, it's not a movie that changed the genre or something, but it shows that Mexicans can get into this genre! When the slasher genre was about to die in the early 90's, Mexicans tried to get into this field. And it had a decent success considering that horror movies weren't very popular at that time. "LADRONES DE TUMBAS" has the elements that are required to make a slasher : plenty of gore, creepy settings, a demonic killer, and of course hot girls.

The acting is quite good, featuring Mexican leyend Mario Aldama, and a gorgeous Erika Buenfil among others.

There's not much to say about this movie, but sure it worths 2 bucks for a rental. This is an enjoyable film, but don't expect too much. The creepy ending is very good!

I recently watched the Mexican classic 🇲🇽 Grave Robbers (1989) on Shudder. The storyline follows a satanist serial killer who, before being captured and tortured by clergymen, swears to return, resume his killings, and bring forth the Antichrist. Years later, a group of kids, fooling around in an old graveyard, accidentally reads from an ancient book, resurrecting the satanist to fulfill his deadly promise.

Directed by Rubén Galindo Jr. (Don't Panic), the film stars Fernando Almada (Under Siege), Edna Bolkan (License to Kill), Erika Buenfil (Storm Over Paradise), and Ernesto Laguardia (The Wrong Man).

This is such a fun film to watch unfold. The storyline is straightforward, but the killer is awesome, feeling truly unstoppable. The horror elements are top-notch, with an opening torture sequence that sets the tone perfectly. The kills are sudden, gory, and packed with great blood splatter and flying appendages. The special effects team did an excellent job, especially with a chest scene that gave me Alien vibes-it had me grinning! The kills are genuinely entertaining, and the unpredictable ending ties it all together beautifully. There's a lot here for horror fans to love.

In conclusion, Grave Robbers is a horror enthusiast's dream. I'd score this a 7.5/10 and strongly recommend it.