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Models adrift encounter undead Knights Templar aboard a haunted galleon shrouded in mist.

THE GHOST GALLEON

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1974 · 1h 29m · R · Adventure / Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

The living corpses of the Satan-worshiping Knights Templar hunt for human victims in a 16th century galleon.

Quick Answer

What is The Ghost Galleon about?

The Ghost Galleon is a 1974 Spanish adventure-horror-thriller directed by Amando de Ossorio about swimsuit models stranded during a publicity stunt who encounter the undead Knights Templar on a fog-shrouded ghost ship.

Programmer's Pick

Swimsuit models, spectral galleons, and eyeless Knights Templar—The Ghost Galleon shoves all its undead chips onto the table. If your taste leans toward psychotronic horror with a side of euro-sleaze, de Ossorio’s supernatural set piece is hard to resist.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In The Ghost Galleon, a pair of swimsuit models set out in a boat for a publicity stunt, only to stumble upon a mysterious, fog-bound galleon. When they board the ship, their disappearance triggers a desperate search involving a wealthy businessman, an eccentric scholar, and a determined roommate with a secret crush. As the group investigates, motives collide and dark secrets of exploitation and desire surface. The mood is claustrophobic and eerie, with supernatural and erotic horror undertones enhanced by the ominous presence of the galleon. Expect a mix of sleazy corporate intrigue, classic undead menace, and the unpredictable perils lurking in haunted waters.

Details & Specs

Director
Amando de Ossorio
Writer
Amando de Ossorio
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish
Also Known As
Ghost Ship of the Blind Dead, Horror of the Zombies, Ship of Zombies, Zombie Flesh Eater, The Blind Dead 3, Das Geisterschiff der reitenden Leichen, The Ghost Galleon, Ship of Zombies - The Blind Dead III, La Noche del Buque Maldito, Ghost Ships of the Blind Dead, Original title: El buque maldito

Why This Matters

This film is the third entry in Amando de Ossorio's Spanish horror 'Blind Dead' series, notable for its recurring undead antagonists and its multiple international titles reflecting its cult appeal.
— SassyFlix Curator

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Why Cult

Undead Knights Templar

The film features the living corpses of Satan-worshiping Knights Templar hunting the living aboard a haunted 16th-century galleon.

Haunted Ghost Ship

A decaying, fog-shrouded galleon at sea sets the stage for supernatural horrors and chilling set pieces.

Euro Horror Eroticism

Expect a heady blend of erotic horror elements, from bikini-clad models to twisted relationships and exploitation.

Psychotronic Cult Vibe

Part of the Spanish psychotronic tradition, this entry amps up gothic horror with sleaze and cult energy.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Models board haunted galleon during stunt

Threat

Undead Knights Templar

Effect

Victims hunted, killed, and eaten on ghost ship

Setting

Fog-bound 16th-century galleon

Questions from the Vault

Who directed The Ghost Galleon? +

The Ghost Galleon was directed by Amando de Ossorio.

How long is The Ghost Galleon? +

The Ghost Galleon has a runtime of 89 minutes.

What genre is The Ghost Galleon? +

The Ghost Galleon is an adventure, horror, and thriller film.

When was The Ghost Galleon released? +

The Ghost Galleon was released in 1974.

How do the Knights Templar hunt their victims on the galleon? +

The eyeless, mummified Knights Templar hunt humans by sound as they stalk the haunted galleon.

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