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Grave Robbers

Original title: Ladrones de tumbas
  • 1989
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.2K
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Grave Robbers (1989)
Slasher HorrorSupernatural HorrorTeen HorrorHorrorMysteryThriller

Teenagers accidentally resurrect a satanic killer who targets the local police captain's daughter to birth the antichrist.Teenagers accidentally resurrect a satanic killer who targets the local police captain's daughter to birth the antichrist.Teenagers accidentally resurrect a satanic killer who targets the local police captain's daughter to birth the antichrist.

  • Director
    • Rubén Galindo Jr.
  • Writers
    • Rubén Galindo Jr.
    • Carlos Valdemar
  • Stars
    • Fernando Almada
    • Edna Bolkan
    • Erika Buenfil
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    1.2K
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    • Director
      • Rubén Galindo Jr.
    • Writers
      • Rubén Galindo Jr.
      • Carlos Valdemar
    • Stars
      • Fernando Almada
      • Edna Bolkan
      • Erika Buenfil
    • 20User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Fernando Almada
    Fernando Almada
    • Capt. López
    Edna Bolkan
    Edna Bolkan
    • Olivia López
    Erika Buenfil
    Erika Buenfil
    • Rebeca de la Huerta
    Ernesto Laguardia
    Ernesto Laguardia
    • Manolo Andrade
    María Rebeca
    María Rebeca
    • Diana Álvarez
    Toño Infante
    • Oficial Lalo
    Roberto Cañedo
    Roberto Cañedo
    • Padre Jerónimo
    Tony Bravo
    Tony Bravo
    • Raúl
    Agustín Bernal
    Agustín Bernal
    • El Verdugo
    Germán Bernal
    Germán Bernal
    • Armando
    Andrés Bonfiglio
    • Jorge
    Andrea Legarreta
    • Andrea
    Adalberto Arvizu
    • Pablo, campesino
    Sammy Ortiz
    • Toño, campesino
    América Gabriel
    América Gabriel
    • Mujer virgen
    Colette Payen
    • Fernanda
    Ana Graham
    • Mónica
    Marianne Hallmann
    Marianne Hallmann
    • Vicky
    • Director
      • Rubén Galindo Jr.
    • Writers
      • Rubén Galindo Jr.
      • Carlos Valdemar
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    User reviews20

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    7Fella_shibby

    An obscure n hidden supernatural slasher with brutal kills.

    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.
    Dethcharm

    Tomb It May Concern...

    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...
    Insomniac_moviefan

    Your average slasher

    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!
    7Amthermandes

    As usual, men should listen more to women

    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.
    6charliebuenfil

    Erika Buenfil makes this worth seeing

    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.

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 1989 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Расхитители гробниц
    • Filming locations
      • Valle de Bravo, Estado de México, Mexico
    • Production company
      • Producciones Torrente S.A.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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