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A Bay of Blood

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1971 | 85 min | Horror, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Hush or The Taking of Deborah Logan, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary and gory.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

An elderly heiress is killed by her husband who wants control of her fortunes. What ensues is an all-out murder spree as relatives and friends attempt to reduce the inheritance playing field, complicated by some teenagers who decide to camp out in a dilapidated building on the estate.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 45K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mario Bava

  • Claudine AugerRenata Donati
  • Luigi PistilliAlberto
  • Claudio CamasoSimone
  • Anna Maria RosatiLaura
  • Chris AvramFranco Ventura
  • Leopoldo TriestePaolo Fosatti
  • Laura BettiAnna Fossati
  • Brigitte SkayLouise / Brunhilde
  • Isa MirandaCountess Federica Donati
  • Paola MonteneroSylvie / Denise