Night of the Seagulls A.K.A Blind Dead 4, The (1975)

Iconoclast · Last edited by Iconoclast on Fri Jan 16, 2004 6:19 am, edited 2 times in total.

Noche de las gaviotas, La (1975)
A.K.A : Blind Dead 4, The (1977) (USA), Don't Go Out at Night (1975) (UK) (video title), Night of the Blood Cult (1975), Night of the Death Cult (1975), Night of the Seagulls (1977) (USA), Terror Beach (1975) (video title)

Synopsis :
This, the last film of the Blind Dead quartet, starts off so promisingly that it literally creates goosebumps, not only with its creepy atmosphere but the expectation of delights to come. Set in the Middle Ages when the Templars were still not damned with being undead, this beginning sequence effectively shows that whether alive or dead the Templars can send the fear of God--or rather, the Devil--into one's soul. The requisite female sacrifice shown here (with a ripped-out heart and flesh feast for crabs, no less!) highlights de Ossorio's mastery of sadistic/erotic horror, a distinction that has made many of his films infamous among cineastes in the know. Once into the film proper, however, the excitement lessens, as de Ossorio is fettered with trying to blend some novel poetic nuances into by-now predictable scripting and directing. The black-garbed sacrificial procession trudging along the white beach makes for a stunning visual, and idea of the souls of dead girls inhabiting the mournful seagulls that hover over the nights of bloody sacrifice touches the right romantic cords, but the slow-motion Blind Dead tend to look too familiar already. (Familiar, indeed! In the "rising-from-the-tombs" sequence we get re-used shots from the first film!) Though the setup to their arrival is done really well, they visually come on the scene too early. Holding back their appearance another reel would have given the film more eerie suspense, something it needs during its step-by-step evolution. Interestingly enough, the most wicked sequence is the first one when the Templars were still flesh and bone, which inadvertently highlights the film's message that human beings (represented by villagers who sadistically taunt a mentally-handicapped cripple) can be crueller than the undead. Fine, but layering on greater sadism as the film unfolds would have jolted this Blind Dead movie into classic territory, a missed opportunity to be sure. Say what you will, these Knights Templar films are anchored by their moments, both promised and actualized, of sexual sadism; sequences are purposefully set up to anticipate such nefarious visual wonders, and the shocking pay-offs are what viewers talk most about. On another note, it is nice to see Julia Saly in a bit role here as one of the sacrificial victims. Saly is a staple in many Paul Naschy films (indeed, she co-produced some with him), and is always a striking presence whenever she graces the screen. Hola, chica!

The print viewed is the uncut German print, with English-dubbing, which has some erratic vocal tracking on occasion, but good, bold color overall. There was a Sony video release of this film under the title, NIGHT OF THE DEATH CULT, which repositioned one sequence. As with TOMBS OF THE BLIND DEAD, a proper presentation of this film, scope dimensions intact and erratic sound eradicated, will give this film a boost and perhaps mandate a new critical evaluation. We can only wait.

IMDb

eD2K: Night.of.the.Seagulls.(The.Blind.Dead.4).DVDivx-Nexorcist.avi

Video Codec: div3
Lenght: 1:27:52
Sources at the moment: Complete: 0 . Partials: 24 (~45% done)
Language: English (mentioned under alternate filenames)

Additional Info :
http://www.angelfire.com/darkside/realmofhorror/blinddead4.htm
http://members.aol.com/eurosin/seagulls.htm

tizzastre · **Posted:** Wed Jan 14, 2004 2:09 am **Post subject:**

another one to go

..thanx ... please, let me know when u find original spanish ripps of that blind dead 3 & 4 movies. till then i'll grab these :roll:

Purple.Nightmare · **Posted:** Wed Jan 14, 2004 6:49 am **Post subject:**

uncut, cool

Chucky · **Posted:** Wed Jan 14, 2004 11:07 pm **Post subject:**

Nice..gonna give it a go as soon as I get some room on my HD...

Iconoclast · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2004 6:24 am **Post subject:**

Unfortunely, haven't seen any complete sources for this one so far.. :cry:

Really hope that someone can reshare or at least one FS pops up soon. This flick is a must have for me, on my Top 10 Most Wanted List a.t.m.

I'll move this release to the Dead-Movies Section after a one month from the post date (Feb 12), if there hasn't been any further progress for the file...

Bonnie_Parker · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2004 11:11 am **Post subject:**

I have this one in DVD, the quality is bad but still, if this rip turns out to be dead, I could rip it myself

PC_Arcade · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2004 11:15 am **Post subject:**

Have you got the brentwood DVD of this?

I've got that one too, the quality is pretty terrible, also, is that version uncut does anyone know?

ohgodnotanotherone · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2004 11:37 am **Post subject:**

PC_Arcade wrote:

Have you got the brentwood DVD of this?

I've got that one too, the quality is pretty terrible, also, is that version uncut does anyone know?

To my knowledge , it's(they've) only been released in the " DEADTIME STORIES" 10 in a box movies....
And yes it's cut by a few seconds....big deal - I found part 4 to be dull...

Now part 3 is more interesting - for I am one one of the ridiculed believers of a longer version ; saw it yeaaars ago in the middle of the night on german(of all places) tv.......That one woman was put in a guillotine dammit ! I'm telling you :wacky:

I'm always right :wacky:

I was right about the zombie biting in the leg was I not ? :wacky:

Bonnie_Parker · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2004 12:11 pm **Post subject:**

PC_Arcade wrote:

Have you got the brentwood DVD of this?

yes, that's the one I have. With 3 other different movies.

Quote:

I've got that one too, the quality is pretty terrible, also, is that version uncut does anyone know?

according to this : http://www.devildead.com/indexdbtop.php ... ilmsID=483 the movie is 90 min (imdb says 89) and even if that's cut, it seems to be the only version available on DVD right now. The German edition is also 90.

Bonnie_Parker · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2004 12:21 pm **Post subject:**

ohgodnotanotherone wrote:

I am one one of the ridiculed believers of a longer version

I almost forgot : http://www.midnight1.com/videos_title.asp?action=218

Iconoclast · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2004 3:45 pm **Post subject:**

Bonnie_Parker wrote:

I have this one in DVD, the quality is bad but still, if this rip turns out to be dead, I could rip it myself

PC_Arcade wrote:

I've got that one too, the quality is pretty terrible, also, is that version uncut does anyone know?

Please, someone rip and release this. Nexcorcist rip looks very much like dead. Would really love to see part IV too.

Bonnie_Parker wrote:

ohgodnotanotherone wrote:

I am one one of the ridiculed believers of a longer version

I almost forgot : http://www.midnight1.com/videos_title.asp?action=218

And big thanks for that link Bonnie. Good to know that 106min print doesn't even exist.

Bonnie_Parker · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2004 9:13 pm **Post subject:**

I'll rip the movie, no pb

Iconoclast · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:14 am **Post subject:**

Great!

Chucky · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2004 2:57 pm **Post subject:**

Looking forward to it Bonnie

monkeysmasher · **Posted:** Mon Jan 19, 2004 5:57 pm **Post subject:**

it ripped yet? part 4 mocks me with my incompleted blind dead series. the nexorcist one seems to be at 43% since i clicked it, though i have kept it pause most of the time.

has anybody seen the full source?

Iconoclast · **Posted:** Mon Jan 19, 2004 7:52 pm **Post subject:**

Nope.

Stuck at 301.45MB's

ohgodnotanotherone · **Posted:** Mon Jan 19, 2004 7:57 pm **Post subject:**

Iconoclast wrote:

Nope.

Stuck at 301.45MB's

Curious , how / where did you find these then ? O just a rough search ?

I'm trusting Bonnie will deliver you the goods......if for whatever reason he(she??) can't I suppose I could do it some day....

Iconoclast · **Posted:** Mon Jan 19, 2004 8:03 pm **Post subject:**

Yeah, just a random global search on mule.
The best way to find stuff

Thanks man. Much appreciated.. =)

Bonnie_Parker · **Posted:** Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:21 am **Post subject:**

Bonnie (she) has already done the rip

I'm just waiting a bit before releasing it so that Unhinged gets spread a little more. By the end of the week ??!

Iconoclast · **Posted:** Tue Jan 20, 2004 7:16 am **Post subject:**

Sounds great to me!
:beerchug:

Night of the Seagulls A.K.A Blind Dead 4, The (1975)

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