Horror Rises from the Tomb

‘Lust has never been this terrifying!’

Horror Rises from the Tomb (original title: El espanto surge de la tumba is a 1972 Spanish supernatural horror film starring Jacinto Molina (better known as Paul Naschy) and was directed by Carlos Aured. The film introduced Naschy’s character of Alaric de Marnac, an executed warlock who returns to life centuries later to wreak his revenge. De Marnac later returned in a belated 1982 sequel Panic Beats. The film was also released in the US as Mark of the Devil 4: Horror Rises from the Tomb.

Reviews:

” … an entertaining late-night mishmash made up of the kind of thrills that make Paul Naschy’s films what they are. In its strongest version, it’s packed pretty well with gore, sexuality and nudity — chiefly from the lovely Helga Line, one of the most underrating celluloid scream sirens, and sexy Emma Cohen (as Naschy’s romantic interest) who was never too shy to shed her threads in front of the cameras. Nothing groundbreaking genre-wise (a sacred religious emblem is used to fight off the evil doers, a visit from the walking dead is strictly inspired by George Romero, etc.), but this has Naschy (in multiple roles, no less!) at his best, bloody gut-extracting effects that pre-date Tom Savini’s by years, and more beautiful woman on display (in various states of undress) than you could possibly ask for.” George R. Reis, DVD Drive-In

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“The entire film contains the look and feel of a nightmare. There are long stretches with little to no dialog allowing the music and sound effects to create an unsettling mood. As with most of the man’s films, it’s not technically a great movie, but the atmosphere takes hold maintaining the viewers interest … Although the film is bloody, you only see the aftermath most of the time (save for one shot of Line ripping through a man’s chest to tear out his heart) but there is plentiful nudity on display. There’s probably more nudity than blood, actually.” Cool Ass Cinema

“There are some great shots as always from director Carlos Aured, including a beautiful death scene with bright red blood flowing down a bank into a running stream. Add some real sadism and perversity going on and it’s enough to keep any fan happy.” Mad Mad Mad Mad Movies

“For a sleazy derivative Gothic-exploitation movie, it is excellent, never going more than five minutes before offering some exciting event or image. While no single scene draws everything together, many small and medium thrills come along the way. Spooky understated organ an d overcast wintery mountains help build atmosphere. Some of the chopped heads and ripped hearts are very realistic. Oner scene features zombies. You can watch it for camp, but it’s hard not to take it seriously since it;s so well done.” David Elroy Goldweber, Claws & Saucers