''The People Who Own the Dark'' () is a 1976 Spanish

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thriller directed by

León Klimovsky León Klimovsky Dulfán (16 October 1906 – 8 April 1996) was an Argentine film director, screenwriter and producer notable for his work during the Golden Age of Argentine cinema, classical era of Argentine cinema. He was known mainly for his w ...

starring Nadiuska and Alberto de Mendoza.

Plot

A group of wealthy men who have survived an apocalyptic

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unscathed mingling with female

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s in a high-class

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in a secluded countryside mansion-

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face the attacks of a violent horde of blinded townsfolk.

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Production

The screenplay was penned by

Vicente Aranda Vicente Aranda Ezquerra (; 9 November 1926 – 26 May 2015) was a Spanish film director, screenwriter and producer. Due to his refined and personal style, he was one of the most renowned Spanish filmmakers. He started as a founding member ...

, and Gabriel Burgos based on a story by Burgos. Shooting locations included the in the province of Madrid.

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Spanish post-apocalyptic films Spanish horror thriller films 1970s Spanish films Spanish erotic thriller films Films shot in the Community of Madrid 1970s exploitation films Films about prostitution Films about blind people 1976 horror films Films directed by León Klimovsky 1970s erotic thriller films {{DEFAULTSORT:People Who Own the Dark, The

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