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Cast
Claudine Auger
as Renata Donati
Luigi Pistilli
as Alberto / Albert
Claudio Camaso
as Simone / Simon
Anna Maria Rosati
as Laura
Chris Avram
as Franco Ventura / Frank Ventura
Leopoldo Trieste
as Paolo Fosatti / Paul Fosatti
Laura Betti
as Anna Fossati
Brigitte Skay
as Louise / Brunhilde
Isa Miranda
as Countess Federica Donati
Paola Montenero
as Sylvie / Denise
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1971
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresHorror, Thriller
Votes438
DirectorMario Bava
WritersMario Bava, Giuseppe Zaccariello, Filippo Ottoni
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Bay of Blood
About A Bay of Blood
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.
Directed by Mario Bava, A Bay of Blood leans on a strong ensemble — Claudine Auger, Luigi Pistilli, Claudio Camaso — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1971.
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