Acatl, an Aztec warrior has been decapitated by his enemies.His betrothed,Xochiquetzal(hereafter known as Xochi) refuses to die.So the Aztecs just entomb her alive with him and the grand priest.Bummer.
In 1961 archeologist Herman Mueller and his associates Tony & Charley discover the tomb.Everything is in perfect condition.But Xochi disintegrates shortly after.Should have checked the expiration date there Hermy.So the three stooges, err, archeologists take Acatl & the priest back to his home, nonchalant about the curse that promises death to all defilers.Herman gives his daughter Martha a ring that he found in the tomb.Legend tells of the Aztec ring of death.By a creepy coincidence Martha bears a striking resemblence to Xochi while Robert, her love puppet (& Doc Mueller's assistant) looks a lot like Acatl.
In quick succession Charley & Tony have their hearts ripped out.The police inspector is kind of a dimwit.The grand priest is in his little coffin holding a bloody knife.A heart is next to the head of Acatl.Sherlock states that this isn't a case of the supernatural but the work of a madman!Oh promote this guy to chief inspector post haste!
Anyway Martha and Robert become possessed by the Aztec ring of death. They are ordered to kill Herman with the aid of the seemingly invincible grand priest.Even though they both fight valiantly they seem to be losing the battle.Will the inspector arrive in time or is he still in the men's room peeing on his shoes?
I like this movie a little better than this synopsis sounds.It is rather slow moving at points and some of the people are incredibly stupid.But it is nice fodder for 75 minutes when you don't want to think too hard. |
