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This special limited edition variant slipcover (designed by Chris Barnes) is limited to 3,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. The original limited edition slipcover (designed by Richard Hilliard) was limited to 3,000 units and is sold out.
In the early Spanish colonial age, the leader of a satanic sect was condemned to eternal damnation by a priest, and was left to rot with an axe forever embedded in his chest. Now, in modern day, a group of teenage, treasure seeking, grave robbers accidentally uncover his hidden tomb, dislodging the axe in the process. But what they don’t realize is that they’ve unwittingly re-woken the diabolical killer, who promptly sets out to complete his unholy mission of spawning the son of Satan, while brutally butchering anyone who happens to get in the way...
Heavily inspired by late 80s slasher films, Ruben Galindo Jr's GRAVE ROBBERS is one of the best forgotten films to come from Mexico’s oft overlooked 80s horror boom. With exceptional production value, gruesome death scenes, and a relentless killer akin to his many American counterparts, GRAVE ROBBERS feels right at home with any of the later entries in the Friday the 13th series. Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present this hidden gem of Mexican splatter on Blu-ray for the first time, newly scanned in 4K from its original 35mm camera negative.
directed by: Rubén Galindo Jr.
starring: Fernando Almada, Edna Bolkan, Erika Buenfil, Ernesto Laguardia
1989 / 88 min / 1.85:1 / Spanish Mono (with English subtitles)
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Overall rating: 4.612994 / 5 from 354 reviews.
This limited edition Blu-ray of Grave Robbers, featuring exceptional 4K restoration and a new slipcover, is a must-have for horror fans. The film, inspired by 80s slashers, offers gruesome kills, great effects, and a solid storyline. With bonus features and reversible cover art, it's a standout in the horror genre.
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"3. 5 Stars. Mexican Friday the 13th imitator from the director of Cemetery of Terror. It takes over 30 minutes before the killer starts, well, killing people, but once it starts it keeps moving at a fast pace until it reaches the end. In fact, it’s not just the hooded killer, but other cursed supernatural elements as well, which is a fun touch. This is not as good as Cemetery, but a bit better than the director’s other 80s horror film, Don’t Panic."
"Super fun splatter flick that will fit anyone's horror bill, aka watchlist. Entertaining story and characters, great picture and sound, comes with cool extras on disc and nifty artwork on slipcover and sleeve."
"Grave Robbers is another reminder that I seriously need to keep digging through more of Rubén Galindo Jr. ’s filmography. The atmosphere in this movie is so mean and grimy in the best way, and the killer design alone is enough to make it memorable. It has that perfect late-night VHS horror energy where everything feels cursed from the second it starts. Definitely one of my favorite horror pickups lately."
"This fantastic Mexican supernatural slasher from director Rubén Galindo Jr. oozes inky shadows of the nighttime cemetery settings while letting the gory practical effects completely pop. Packing a relentless, Friday the 13th-style energy, this physical release is a phenomenal addition to any cult horror collection."
"The mood is perfect, the transfer is great and the acting is over the top! I enjoyed this series of mexican movies from VS. Unusual treatment of a classic story that gives a refreshing result."
"A blind buy that turned out great. It has the hallmarks of a great 80s cult horror film."
"A late 80's nasty, satanic, slasher with some brutal kills, plenty of blood splatter, and great effects. The transfer looks awesome on this release."
"fun zomie /supernatural flick. Beatutiful slip cover and an always interesting hysteria lives commentary"
"Enjoyable enough, probably not going to be rewatching a lot though. Transfer quality is pretty good on this release."
"I love all of this director's movies! All super fun to watch, and I love these new slipcovers!"
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