Blood Delirium
Director: Sergio Bergonzelli
Actors: John Phillip Law, Gordon Mitchell, Brigitte Christensen
PlotIn a somber Italian castle, the deranged painter who resides there spirals deeper into madness following the death of his beloved wife. Devastated by grief and unable to paint without his muse, he retreats into a world of delusion, haunted by the visions of his late wife. The obsessive painter becomes convinced that he can bring her back through his art, leading him to engage in macabre and dangerous rituals. His loyal but sinister servant encourages these delusions, further inflaming his obsession. One day, a talented young woman enters their lives, caught in the sinister atmosphere of the castle as the painter becomes fixated on her resemblance to his deceased wife. While the darkness of his madness looms large within the castle walls, she becomes entangled in a nightmarish descent into the painter’s tormented psyche.
As the castle becomes a labyrinth of horror and madness, secrets buried within its ancient walls begin to surface. The painter's obsession escalates to terrifying heights, torn between reality and hallucination, while his servant's own dark motives add layers to the unfolding mystery. The young woman, striving to escape the clutches of this distorted sanctuary, uncovers haunting truths about the painter's past. Caught in a web of deception and horror, she must rely on her instincts to survive. As supernatural elements creep into the narrative, reality begins to blur with fantasy, leaving her and those around her to confront forces beyond comprehension. The story moves toward an inexorable climax as she attempts to unravel the truth and confront the malevolent forces consuming the castle.
Writers: Sergio Bergonzelli
Release Date: 08 Aug 1988
Runtime: 94 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Home Video Reviews
Blood Delirium captivates with gothic absurdity and chaotic horror, enhanced by Vinegar Syndrome's expert film transfer, yet remains a niche taste.
Read our review of Blood Delirium Blu-ray Delirio di sangue Slipcover in Original Pressing to find out more