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A Bay of Blood

Original title: Ecologia del delitto
  • 1971
  • R
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
15K
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Brigitte Skay in A Bay of Blood (1971)
Through 13 Watchlist picks, we resurrect the bloody roots of the prototypical summer camp slasher: 'Friday the 13th' (1980).
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The murder of a wealthy countess triggers a chain reaction of brutal killings in the surrounding bay area as several unscrupulous characters try to seize her large estate.The murder of a wealthy countess triggers a chain reaction of brutal killings in the surrounding bay area as several unscrupulous characters try to seize her large estate.The murder of a wealthy countess triggers a chain reaction of brutal killings in the surrounding bay area as several unscrupulous characters try to seize her large estate.

  • Director
    • Mario Bava
  • Writers
    • Mario Bava
    • Giuseppe Zaccariello
    • Filippo Ottoni
  • Stars
    • Claudine Auger
    • Luigi Pistilli
    • Claudio Camaso
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mario Bava
    • Writers
      • Mario Bava
      • Giuseppe Zaccariello
      • Filippo Ottoni
    • Stars
      • Claudine Auger
      • Luigi Pistilli
      • Claudio Camaso
    • 167User reviews
    • 107Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast15

    Claudine Auger
    Claudine Auger
    • Renata Donati
    Luigi Pistilli
    Luigi Pistilli
    • Alberto
    Claudio Camaso
    Claudio Camaso
    • Simone
    • (as Claudio Volonté)
    Anna Maria Rosati
    Anna Maria Rosati
    • Laura
    • (as Anna M. Rosati)
    Chris Avram
    Chris Avram
    • Franco Ventura…
    Leopoldo Trieste
    Leopoldo Trieste
    • Paolo Fosatti
    Laura Betti
    Laura Betti
    • Anna Fosatti
    Brigitte Skay
    Brigitte Skay
    • Louise
    Isa Miranda
    Isa Miranda
    • Countess Federica Donati
    Paola Montenero
    Paola Montenero
    • Sylvie
    • (as Paola Rubens)
    Guido De Carli
    • Roberto
    • (as Guido Boccaccini)
    Roberto Bonanni
    Roberto Bonanni
    • Luca 'Duke'
    Giovanni Nuvoletti
    Giovanni Nuvoletti
    • Count Filippo Donati
    Renato Cestiè
    • Renata and Alberto's Son
    • (uncredited)
    Nicoletta Elmi
    Nicoletta Elmi
    • Renata and Alberto's Daughter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mario Bava
    • Writers
      • Mario Bava
      • Giuseppe Zaccariello
      • Filippo Ottoni
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews167

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    Reviewers say 'A Bay of Blood' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Friday the 13th (1980) and Friday the 13th: Part 2 (1981) pay homage to this movie by lifting two murders from it (one in each movie), almost shot-for-shot. The locations in all three movies look similar.
    • Goofs
      The Count is stabbed repeatedly in his back, then falls on his back and dies. When the killer is dragging him away, there should be a blood trail leading from The Countess to the door.
    • Quotes
      • Simon: Man should live and let live, and without any interfering.
      • Paolo: Even that poor squid was free once, Simon, eh? I study Coleoptera because I love them.
      • Simon: Sure, but the squirming little creatures still end up under your microscope. Yeah, he's dead all right but at least I eat my squid. But I don't kill as a hobby like you do.
      • Paolo: Good lord, Simon. You make me feel like a murderer.
      • Simon: I'm not saying that, Mr. Fossati, but if you kill for killing's sake, you become a monster.
      • Paolo: But, man isn't an insect, my dear Simon. We have centuries of civilization behind us, you know.
      • Simon: No, I don't know. I wasn't there.
    • Alternate versions
      The Italian version contains alternative filmed dialogue scenes by the same characters. It also includes different character names for the four teenagers who stumble upon the abandoned disco.
    • Connections
      Featured in Don't Scream: It's Only a Movie! (1985)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 3, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Bay of Blood
    • Filming locations
      • Fogliano, Latina, Lazio, Italy(location)
    • Production company
      • Nuova Linea Cinematografica
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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