Ladrones de tumbas

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.