A Bay of Blood
Directed by Mario Bava
When a rich Countess dies, strange murders befall people trying to claim her property in Mario Bava's gruesome giallo, which many credit with giving birth to the slasher genre. Combining his famously rich cinematography style with increasingly bizarre murders, Bava's film became a favorite of directors like Joe Dante and horror historian Stephen Thrower. It also found many detractors, including horror icon Christopher Lee, who found the extreme violence revolting. Controversial, disturbing and incredibly influential, A BAY OF BLOOD is a total must-see. Contains sexual scenes, violence and gore.
When a rich Countess dies, strange murders befall people trying to claim her property.
Cast: Claudine Auger, Luigi Pistilli, Laura Betti
Member Reviews
Corny, but in a good way,
A sort of proto-Friday the 13th with all the benefits and flaws thereof. Interesting plot twists in the third act and some absolutely first rate special effects make this one of the most definitive examples of a classic slasher.
A Bay of Blood is a mixed bag of great and bad horror elements. I enjoyed the tranquil and haunting atmosphere of the bay. The interconnected stories were interesting. The kills ranged from spectacular to bland. The plot was interesting. Most of the characters could've use more time to be fleshed out. The ending was bonkers, and not in the good way. Some moments were nonsensical and weird. There were some elements and stylistic choices which would be seen in films decades later, so it wouldn't surprise me if there was some influence here. So, while I can recommend this film for an aspiring horror fan to watch, don't give your hopes up on it being a grandiose monolith of the genre.
A Bay of Blood is a mixed bag of great and bad horror elements. I enjoyed the tranquil and haunting atmosphere of the bay. The interconnected stories were interesting. The kills ranged from spectacular to bland. The plot was interesting. Most of the characters could've use more time to be fleshed out. The ending was bonkers, and not in the good way. Some moments were nonsensical and weird. There were some elements and stylistic choices which would be seen in films decades later, so it wouldn't surprise me if there was some influence here. So, while I can recommend this film for an aspiring horror fan to watch, don't give your hopes up on it being a grandiose monolith of the genre.
All Hail Bava