Review of Baron Blood (1972) by Mark D — 10 Dec 2010

Not exactly vintage Bava. Bereft of any of his usual visual flair, it feels more like sub-par Hammer.

This review of Baron Blood (1972) was written by Mark D on 10 Dec 2010.

Baron Blood has generally received mixed reviews.

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