The first two Blind Dead films were excellent horror movies, but after the stumble with the third film; I feared that the series may have ran its course. However, inventive director Amando De Ossorio wasn't happy to create a film like the rest of the series, and this fourth instalment; Night of the Seagulls, is wickedly different to any of the other films in the series. The Templar's really do get everywhere, and after their escapades in a small town and aboard a 16th century galleon in the middle of the sea, we find them in a small fishing community. Their mythology has changed again, and they have this little village at their mercy as they rise from the grave for seven days every seven years to claim virgins for sacrifice. We pick up the plot as a doctor and his wife move into town, only to be greeted with a frosty reaction to their presence. Shop keepers won't serve them, and townsfolk don't want to be treated by the doctor - only the village idiot and a beautiful young girl have anything to do with the couple...and what's the deal with the circling flock of seagulls?
The title, Night of the Seagulls, sounds a bit silly; but at least Ossario gives the audience a reason for the choice. The reason is actually quite good, and while overall the film lacks originality; the way that the director pulls elements such as the sacrifices, the seagulls and his own troupe of Blind Dead Templar's together is really well done, and ensures that this is more than merely a third sequel to an obscure Spanish zombie movie. The Templar's themselves don't appear in the movie for very long, but at least they get to ride their horses this time; something severely lacking in the previous instalment. Even during the scenes where the stars of the show aren't present, Ossario keeps the action going with a fairly decent story surrounding the lead characters, and a decrepit and foreboding atmosphere, which is the real star of the show if you ask me. Considering that the Blind Dead series can be aptly described as Eurotrash, it's surprisingly well produced; and this film doesn't disappoint in that respect. Night of the Seagulls may not be one of the best zombie movies ever made; but it's a nice little film and comes highly recommended along with the rest of Ossario's series!
The title, Night of the Seagulls, sounds a bit silly; but at least Ossario gives the audience a reason for the choice. The reason is actually quite good, and while overall the film lacks originality; the way that the director pulls elements such as the sacrifices, the seagulls and his own troupe of Blind Dead Templar's together is really well done, and ensures that this is more than merely a third sequel to an obscure Spanish zombie movie. The Templar's themselves don't appear in the movie for very long, but at least they get to ride their horses this time; something severely lacking in the previous instalment. Even during the scenes where the stars of the show aren't present, Ossario keeps the action going with a fairly decent story surrounding the lead characters, and a decrepit and foreboding atmosphere, which is the real star of the show if you ask me. Considering that the Blind Dead series can be aptly described as Eurotrash, it's surprisingly well produced; and this film doesn't disappoint in that respect. Night of the Seagulls may not be one of the best zombie movies ever made; but it's a nice little film and comes highly recommended along with the rest of Ossario's series!