Their pagan god has given his command: 7 nights, 7 victims, 7 human hearts!
A young doctor and his wife arrive in a remote coastal village, only to discover the locals live in fear of nightly rituals involving the sacrifice of young women. These offerings are meant to appease the undead Knights Templar, who rise from the sea each night to claim their victims. As the doctor uncovers the horrifying truth, he must confront the ancient evil to break the cycle of terror.
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Sadly, the series ends up at a bit of a low point. A lot of the sex and violence is toned down in order to make the film more of a folk tale than an actual horror film. The attention to atmosphere is admirable with the seashore making an attractive setting for the Templars’ slow-motion romps (aided by the seagulls who announce the Templars’ arrival, hence the name of the film), but the high-mindedness of the film takes away from the exploitation factor. No lesbian gropings here, and the violence is played down.
Danny Shipka, Perverse Titillation: The Exploitation Cinema of Italy, Spain and France, 1960-1980 (McFarland, 2011)
Selected disc options for Night of the Seagulls
| Extras | Scream Factory BD-A/US 2018 | XT Video BD-B/AT/OOP 2021 | Blue Underground DVD-1/US/OOP 2006 | Blue Underground DVD-1/US/OOP 2005 |
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| Audio Commentary by Rod Barnett and Troy Guinn | has extra | |||
| Amando de Ossorio: The Last Templar | has extra | |||
| Unearthing the Blind Dead - Interview with Director/Writer Amando de Ossorio | has extra | |||
| Stills Gallery [Blue Underground] | has extra | has extra | ||
| Stills Gallery [XT Video] | has extra | |||
| International Theatrical Trailer | has extra | has extra | has extra | has extra |
| “Amando de Ossorio: Farewell to Spain’s Knight of Horror” - Written by Mike Hodges | has extra |
Notes
- XT Video’s “2-Disc Limited Edition” Blu-ray includes a 20-page booklet with writing by Martin Beine (in German).
- Blue Underground’s 2005 DVD is included in “The Blind Dead Collection” box set containing a 40-page booklet with writing by Nigel J. Burrell (“Knights of Terror”). It also includes Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972), Return of the Evil Dead (1973) and The Ghost Galleon (1974).
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Ultimate Edition
Combine the best digital presentation with a selection of choice extras for the ultimate edition.
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Amando de Ossorio: The Last Templar (TV Documentary, 2001, 24:54) -
Unearthing the Blind Dead (10:41)
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Scream Factory BD 2018
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Rod Barnett and Troy Guinn Scream Factory BD |
| Amando de Ossorio: The Last Templar Blue Underground DVD | |
| Unearthing the Blind Dead - Interview with Director/Writer Amando de Ossorio Blue Underground DVD | |
| Stills Gallery [Blue Underground] Blue Underground DVD | |
| International Theatrical Trailer Scream Factory BD | |
| “Amando de Ossorio: Farewell to Spain’s Knight of Horror” - Written by Mike Hodges Blue Underground DVD |