The Bloodstained Shadow
Seen it?1978 | 109 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 Grindhouse or L.A. Confidential, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
A schoolgirl was murdered seven years ago, and the case was never solved; now, the murderer seems to be back.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Antonio Bido
- Lino CapolicchioStefano D'Archangelo
- Stefania CasiniSandra Sellani
- Craig HillDon Paolo
- Massimo SeratoCount Pedrazzi
- Juliette MaynielSignora Nardi
- Laura NucciSandra's stepmother
- Attilio DuseGasparre, the sacristan
- Gianfranco BulloNardi's son
- Luigi CasellatoSignor Andreani
- Alfredo ZammiPolice Commissioner