A Bucket of Blood
Directed by Roger Corman
Walter Paisley accidentally kills a cat, covers it in plaster and passes it off as a sculpture. The demand for more art leads him to commit murders.
Walter creates an impressive but morbid method of sculping.
Cast: Dick Miller, Barboura Morris, Antony Carbone, Julian Burton, Ed Nelson, John Brinkley
Member Reviews
Pretty great! I enjoyed the portrayal of a seemingly autistic guy being suckered in by the pretentious art world around him. The owner of the art café he works at knowing about his "technique" and desperately trying to reign him in while looking sick constantly was a great bit of drama. The two stoners, constantly failing to understand anything, was good for laughs. And I appreciate the movie didn't blame the love interest for not being into Walter.
I am surprised how well this movie stands the test of time. While hilarious at times with its dialogue, score and kooky characters, it also tells a wonderful story that's worth watching. At only about an hour for a fun time, what's there to lose? It definitely has left me with numerous quotes to throw about with friends and a better appreciation of early horror.
I saw this first on television visiting my aunt and uncle's in Southern California. I had a room with a little black and white TV and I saw this on one of the independent stations. I doubt that watching it as a junior higher I caught the satire of pretentious art and beatnik culture. But I liked it as a story of murder. I was able to watch the film at 2023's Drive-In Film Festival with the film's creator, Roger Corman present. It's still a funny and disturbing film. And the appearance of Bert Covey, game show staple of the eighties, never stops being amusing.
Possibly my new number one favorite film ever! Genuinely felt compelled to clap once it was over.
Dick Miller was so good in this, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this Roger Corman classic.