I loved the blood and gore too, it's perfect. The cast are good, but in regards to the big picture, … [1], In Italy, the film was announced as Antefatto ("Before the Fact"), but when finally released to theatres, the title had changed to Ecologia del delitto ("Ecology of Crime"). Sure, but the squirming little creatures still end up under your microscope. Paolo: The cast are good, but in regards to the big picture, the kills are the best aspect of the film and with that being said will surely thrill diehard genre fans. Betti recalled, "All of this had to occur in a forest. Due to the severe budgetary restrictions, Bava not only acted as his own cinematographer, but also utilized a simple child's wagon for the film's many tracking shots. Carlo Rambaldi created the gruesome special make-up effects. Upon their arrival, Ventura attacks Renata, but Renata gains the upper hand and stabs Ventura with a butterfly knife in his femoral artery. After discovering Filippo's mangled and rotting corpse on Simon's boat, Renata and Albert head to Ventura's house. Italian directors have long been masters of horror, and Bava who helped pioneer the Giallo, Slasher genres, delivers one of the genre's finest films with this picture. The film's atmosphere is dark and brooding, and Bava effectively uses that to his own advantage in order to create a horrifying experience that will stay with you. Horror, Mystery, Thriller. [6], The location shooting was mostly completed at Zaccariello's Sabaudia beach house and its outlying property. The old woman, alone in her home, senses something amiss. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. Cinemark Following the murder of Countess Federica Donati (Isa Miranda), an heiress possessing a beautiful piece of beachfront property, members of her family and the surrounding community engage in a killing spree, each with his own secret agenda. mystery and thriller, With Claudine Auger, Luigi Pistilli, Claudio Camaso, Anna Maria Rosati. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. | Don’t worry, it won’t take long. BAY OF BLOOD (or TWITCH OF THE DEATH NEVER) is a brilliant film. Discounting a hideous budget release from Simitar, the first legitimate DVD of this film (packaged as Twitch of the Death Nerve but containing the onscreen title of A Bay of Blood) was released by Image in 2001. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. A Bay of Blood is a great Italian Slasher, and Arrow have done a brilliant job with the Blu-ray transfer, and well worth the upgrade, it gets a huge 5/5 from me, even the dark scenes are pretty flawless. Watch the first trailer for Sacha Baron Cohen's latest, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. horror, 50 Fresh Scary Movies and TV Shows to Watch on Netflix, September 27, 2019 |, October 30, 2001 Horror Icon Mario Bava crafts a stunning horror feature with A Bay of Blood. Real estate agent Frank Ventura and his lover Laura are plotting to take possession of the bay. In the film's opening scene, a depressed, but wealthy woman … Simon: To finalize their plan, Ventura needs Donati's signature on a set of legal documents. Paolo Fassati, who witnesses the assault, attempts to telephone the police but is confronted by Albert, who strangles him to death. At the time De Laurentiis approached Bava about working with Sacchetti, Bava and Betti had been toying with the idea of making a movie called "Odore di carne" ("stench of flesh") about cannibalism on Los Angeles colleges. ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Bloodbath: Directors Chopped Along With Early Scenes As Pic Shuts One Week And David Blue Garcia Takes Reins, 25 July 2020 Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. I study Coleoptera because I love them. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Frederica Hanged In Noose Filippo Yes 2. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. | Rating: 2.5/4 "[17], Several commentators have noted that two sequences in the 1981 film Friday the 13th Part 2 are strikingly similar to two of Bava's murder sequences: one character is slammed in the face with a hawkbill machete, though Bava's film had a billhook instead, and two teenage lovers are interrupted when a spear impales both of them. There are no approved quotes yet for this movie. Year: 1971 Director: Mario Bava The plot. A Bay of Blood begins with the brutal lynching of an invalid woman played by the iconic European actress Isa Miranda. Robert Impaled In Face With Billhook 5. [1] Sacchetti and Bava got along well, and together came up with a story in which two parents commit murder to secure a better future for their children.