Attack of the Blind Dead (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1973, Attack of the Blind Dead is a horror film directed by Amando de Ossorio, running about 91 minutes. “Scream... So They Can Find You!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 500 years after they were blinded and executed for committing human sacrifices, a band of Templar knights returns from the grave to terrorize a rural Portuguese village during it's centennial celebration. Being blind, the Templars find their victims through sound, usually the screams of their victims. Taking refuge in a deserted cathedral, a small group of people must find a way to escape from the creatures.
Who’s in it. Attack of the Blind Dead stars Tony Kendall as Jack Marlowe, Fernando Sancho as Mayor Duncan, Esperanza Roy as Vivian and Frank Braña as Howard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Attack of the Blind Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Full Moon Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Attack of the Blind Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Attack of the Blind Dead tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Attack of the Blind Dead (1973)?
- In US, Attack of the Blind Dead is available to stream on FlixFling and Full Moon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Attack of the Blind Dead worth watching?
- Attack of the Blind Dead holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Attack of the Blind Dead?
- Attack of the Blind Dead stars Tony Kendall, Fernando Sancho, Esperanza Roy, Frank Braña and José Canalejas.
- When was Attack of the Blind Dead released?
- Attack of the Blind Dead was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.