Baron Blood
Directed by Mario Bava
The spirit of a sadistic Baron is resurrected in Mario Bava's supernatural shocker. Joseph Cotton (SHADOW OF A DOUBT, CITIZEN KANE) plays the titular role while Elke Sommer is one of the dimwits who brings the Baron back to life. Soon enough she's shackled to a rack and suffering the spectre's torments. Can American professor Antonio Cantafora (DEMONS 2) reverse the damage he's done - before it's too late? Bava's only film shot outside Italy isn't as gruesome as his controversial predecessor A BAY OF BLOOD, but still manages to offer plenty of freaky frights. Contains violence and gore.
The spirit of a sadistic Baron is resurrected in Mario Bava's supernatural shocker.
Cast: Elke Sommer, Joseph Cotten, Massimo Girotti
Member Reviews
Not a holy grail like "Black Sunday" or "A Bay of Blood". However, still worthy of being one of Bava's greatest hits. Like a next step after getting into the classics.
It's okay. Kind of interesting but the acting, pacing and editing feel amateur. It takes away from the experience rather than adds to it.
One skull for the castle, one for use of an amulet and one for Ava's wardrobe
if you haven't seen any Bava, then i'd recommend starting elsewhere. 'Black Sunday' or 'Kill, Baby... Kill!' are both grand. on its own merits, this is a pleasant enough little cursed castle movie which feels more like it came from the 60s than the 70s. it has some wonderful locations and sets. but doesn't come close to touching some of his other films.
Not nearly as much blood and guts as I hoped, but the last sequence was really fun. Overall, cozy little horror that's oozing atmosphere. Reliably Bava.