La revolución
La revolución

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La revolución

1973
Movie
105 min
Spanish

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Armando de OssorioGenres: Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a remote Spanish village, a group of friends ventures into an abandoned castle rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a vengeful Templar knight. As they explore the dark corridors and hidden chambers, they uncover a sinister ritual and awaken an ancient evil that begins to pick them off one by one.

Critical Reception

La revolución is a lesser-known entry in Armando de Ossorio's filmography, often overshadowed by his more famous 'Templar Quartet'. While it shares thematic similarities with his other works, it received a mixed reception, praised for its atmospheric tension but criticized for its sometimes disjointed narrative and pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gothic atmosphere and suspenseful moments.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and uneven pacing.

  • Seen as a competent, if not groundbreaking, horror film of its era.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to appreciate the film's mood and classic horror elements, while some find the story difficult to follow.

Fun Fact

Armando de Ossorio, the director, is best known for his 'Templar Quartet' of horror films, which includes 'La noche del terror ciego' (Tombs of the Blind Dead), and 'La rebelión de las tumbas' (La rebelión de las tumbas).

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