A Bay of Blood
Director: Mario Bava
Actors: Claudine Auger, Luigi Pistilli, Claudio Camaso
PlotIn a picturesque bay, a wealthy countess is brutally murdered, setting off a gruesome chain of events. The countess owned a valuable piece of land along the shores of the bay, making her death the catalyst for a violent struggle over the inheritance. Family members and relatives converge, each harboring their own selfish motives for wanting the land. As they plot and scheme to claim the estate for themselves, the atmosphere becomes increasingly tense and dangerous. The serene beauty of the bay stands in stark contrast to the dark human desires that bubble to the surface, highlighting the greed and betrayal that lurk beneath the facade of civility among the countess's would-be heirs.
As the body count begins to rise, it becomes clear that a mysterious killer is taking advantage of the situation, using the chaos as a cover to eliminate the heirs one by one. With each murder more shocking than the last, the survivors grow increasingly paranoid, suspecting each other of being behind the killings. The police struggle to make sense of the complex web of relationships and motives, while the remaining heirs are forced into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Amidst the bloodshed and deceit, the true nature of each character is revealed, demonstrating the lengths to which people will go for wealth and power, all set against the idyllic backdrop of the once peaceful bay.
Writers: Mario Bava, Giuseppe Zaccariello, Filippo Ottoni
Release Date: 03 May 1972
Runtime: 84 min
Rating: R
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Home Video Reviews
Gialli, blending brutality & style, finds its roots in Bava's influential 'A Bay of Blood,' lauded in restored editions for horror aficionados.
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