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A Bay of Blood

1971·Movie
1h 25min
72
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

They came to play, they stayed to die.

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.
Italian GialloMurderous RelativesInheritanceMysteryBlack HumorThrillerCampPsychological Horror

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Bay of Blood legally?

A Bay of Blood is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, AMC+, Shudder, and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and Bloodstream. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Bay of Blood worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 81%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Bay of Blood rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is A Bay of Blood?

1 h 25 min

A Bay of Blood runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Bay of Blood?

Critics81
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate A Bay of Blood higher (81) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Bay of Blood in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch A Bay of Blood?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Bay of Blood in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Bay of Blood use?

No Guy Wants to Be ChasedThe Killer Becomes the KilledAsshole VictimEverybody Did ItGornMind ScrewSex Signals DeathThe X of YIt Gets EasierGreedTarot TroublesOut with a Bangand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for A Bay of Blood, including No Guy Wants to Be Chased, The Killer Becomes the Killed, Asshole Victim.