Cemetery of Terror

Cemetery of Terror

Year: 1985

Runtime: 91 mins

Language: Spanish

Director: Rubén Galindo Jr.

HorrorHorror the undead and monster classicsGory gruesome and slasher horrorSurvival horror and zombie carnageTerrifying haunted and supernatural horror

On Halloween night, a bored group of teenagers break into the local morgue, steal a corpse and transport it to a nearby cemetery. There they perform a Satanic ritual, unintentionally resurrecting a blood‑thirsty serial killer who begins a murderous rampage, hunting the teens.

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Timeline & Setting – Cemetery of Terror (1985)

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Time period

1980s

The events unfold in a period when practical effects and occult themes dominated teen horror, lending a grim, low-tech vibe to the violence. A Halloween-night setup with a ritual and undead creatures mirrors the era's fascination with satanic incantations and graveyard scares. The mix of parties, urban locations, and institutional settings reflects a classic 1980s horror aesthetic.

Location

Abandoned mansion, Cemetery, University hospital morgue

The story unfolds around an old, sprawling mansion that serves as the teens' party venue and safe haven for occult experiments. Nearby, a cemetery becomes the gateway to the horror as Devlon's tomb is disturbed and the dead rise. The plot also moves through a university hospital morgue, which the youths raid, highlighting the tension between everyday institutions and forbidden occult spaces.

🏚️ Abandoned mansion 🗺️ Urban setting 🕯️ Gothic atmosphere

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:07

Main Characters – Cemetery of Terror (1985)

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Mariana — Jacqueline Castro

A reluctant participant in the Halloween party who becomes a victim when Devlon’s influence reawakens deadly forces. Her anger at the ruse that lured the group to the mansion reveals underlying tensions and fear.

😡 Anger 💃 Curiosity 🧭 Vulnerability

Lena — Erika Buenfil

One of the young women lured into the haunted plan, Lena’s fear escalates as Devlon’s power manifests. Her death underscores the fragility of the group under occult threat.

😨 Fear 🫂 Friendship 🗝️ Secrets

Olivia — Edna Bolkan

A participant whose curiosity leads her to the attic and to violence. Olivia’s fate mirrors the film’s brutal willingness to kill off central characters.

😱 Shock 🕯️ Rituals 🚨 Suspense

Pedro — Andrés García Jr.

The easily-led instigator who suggests stealing a corpse for a resurrection joke, triggering the catastrophic sequence. Pedro’s actions often reveal a reckless bravado.

🧭 Recklessness 🔪 Violence 🧱 Leadership

Jorge — Servando Manzetti

One of the teens who leads the scheme and initiates the ritual, fueling the horror as the group fractures under fear.

🧭 Leadership 🕸️ Intrigue 🩸 Danger

Oscar — René Cardona III

A member of the party whose actions contribute to the chain of events, ultimately meeting a tragic fate. He embodies the impulsive teen archetype.

⚡ Impulsiveness 😵 Danger 🗝️ Secrets

Dr. Cardan — Hugo Stiglitz

The psychiatrist who understands Devlon’s danger and tries to control the situation, but must confront the supernatural threat directly.

🧠 Psychology 🧭 Control 🩺 Authority

Devlon — José Gómez Parcero

A serial killer obsessed with Satan who escapes confinement and returns as a vengeful, undead force after his corpse is disturbed.

👹 Villain 🧿 Occult 🧟 Undead

Tony — Eduardo Capetillo

A teenage survivor who, along with Usi and Cesar, flees to shelter in the house while Devlon’s corpses awaken around them.

🧒 Teen 🗺️ Escape 🪓 Survival

Usi — Usi Velasco

A young neighbor who joins the teens and helps them decipher how to stop the rising dead, showing quick thinking in danger.

🧒 Curiosity 🧭 Resourcefulness 🛡️ Courage

Cesar — César Velasco

An eager participant whose actions contribute to the ritual’s danger, though he is part of the group that tries to escape.

🕯️ Curiosity 🚨 Danger 🌀 Peer pressure

Anita — María Rebeca

One of the kids sweeping into the haunted house during trick-or-treat, who becomes entangled in Devlon’s return.

🧒 Innocence 🧭 Fear 🪓 Survival

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Major Themes – Cemetery of Terror (1985)

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🕯️ Occultism

A mysterious book of Satanic incantations and a cemetery ritual drive the plot, unleashing the dead and testing the group’s loyalty and courage. The film examines how forbidden knowledge can unleash uncontrollable forces. Rituals, relics, and a looming undead threat are central to the tension.

👥 Peer Pressure

A group of friends lures each other into a dangerous dare that escalates into murder and horror. The teenagers’ decisions, spurred by curiosity or bravado, put everyone at risk and reveal hidden loyalties. The party setting becomes a crucible that reveals character traits under extreme stress.

⚰️ Death and Revenge

The dead do not stay dead as Devlon returns to torment the living. The killings cascade from the attic to the cemetery, highlighting the film’s bleak view of vengeance. The plot circles the cycle of violence born from manipulation and mortal fear.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:07

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