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Theatre of Blood

1973·Movie
1h 44min
80
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Scare6

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Show business, crime, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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It's curtains for his critics!

A Shakespearean actor takes poetic revenge on the critics who denied him recognition.
Shakespearean RevengeDarkly ComedicHorror-ThrillerTheatrical SettingLiterary AdaptationCampy & GrotesqueBritish CinemaCult ClassicIntense Performances

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Theatre of Blood legally?

Theatre of Blood is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Darkroom, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Theatre of Blood worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Theatre of Blood rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Theatre of Blood?

1 h 44 min

Theatre of Blood runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Theatre of Blood?

Critics85
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Theatre of Blood much the same way.

What language is Theatre of Blood in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Theatre of Blood?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Theatre of Blood in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Theatre of Blood use?

Missing MomGrave-Marking SceneBungled SuicidePoetic Serial KillerGiftedly BadNot Now, KiddoBlack ComedyTheme Serial KillerPeriod PieceVillain ProtagonistPunk in the TrunkClimbing Climaxand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 storytelling tropes for Theatre of Blood, including Missing Mom, Grave-Marking Scene, Bungled Suicide.