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José Thelman
★ Acting

José Thelman

1936 – 2020 · Bunyol, València, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain · Active 1961–1980

José Thelman, a Spanish actor, made his mark in the 1970s with a series of films that defined the cult horror genre. He appears in Tombs of the Blind Dead (1972), where he navigates the eerie landscapes of the undead, and Return of the Evil Dead (1973), showcasing his ability to blend into the supernatural chaos. His role in The Night of the Sorcerers (1974) further solidified his presence in the exploitation film circuit, where he brought a unique intensity to the screen. Thelman's contributions to these films continue to resonate within the realm of grindhouse cinema.

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Return of the Evil Dead

Return of the Evil Dead

1973 ★ 5.8
as Juan

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.

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Filmography

13 credits
1980s 3 credits
1980
Movie ★ 5.5
1980
Movie ★ 3.2
1980
Movie ★ 6.0
1970s 5 credits
1976
El hombre que supo amar as Médico joven
Movie ★ 6.3
1974
Movie ★ 5.0
1973
Movie ★ 5.8
1973
The Loreley's Grasp as Carlo Donati (as Joseph Thelman)
Movie ★ 5.1
1972
Movie ★ 6.2
1960s 5 credits
1963
Movie ★ 5.4
1963
Movie ★ 8.0
1962
Movie ★ 9.0
1962
Movie ★ 9.0
1961
Movie ★ 7.2