Review of Baron Blood (1972) by Rui M — 22 Jul 2007

Nice effective little Gothic horror movie set in then contemporary 1970s Austria. Cheesy makeup effects, but overall quite entertaining.

This review of Baron Blood (1972) was written by Rui M on 22 Jul 2007.

Baron Blood has generally received mixed reviews.

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Okay, now this is the kinda Bava film I'm accustomed to watching…

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By Brandon S (2,121) on 24 May 2009

Not the most original story ever, but the lighting and camera moves make up for it. Signature Mario Bava, it is like Scooby Doo on steroids…

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By Cathleen K (54) on 31 Jan 2009

Baaah! Dull. Very little of the inventiveness and insanity which makes Bava great. Even the strange faced little girl was underused…

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By Johnny B (564) on 11 Nov 2012

As older horror films go, it's passable. The atmosphere and cinematography are top-notch…

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By Caleb D (133) on 05 Jul 2008

Uh, Elke Sommer is in this. 'Nuff said. Who does she look like, or who does she remind me of? Does anybody know…

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By Michael G (2,333) on 07 Dec 2007

Bava doesn't quite have the monster movie thing down. Has it's moments, but overall just a mediocre Gothic horror…

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By Michael M (3,845) on 08 Jul 2010

It's got some nice atmosphere/ Bava touches. Not much else…

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By Allan T (41) on 11 Jun 2015

A much under rated film that is less a Bava classic and more a gory Hammer Horror standard…

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By Eric H (2,898) on 26 Mar 2014

The best thing about this film is undoubtedly the style and atmosphere that Bava gives it…

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By Ennis Brokeback L (183) on 13 Sep 2014

Definitely not one of Mario Bavas best films. I would only recommend Baron Blood to his hardcore fans…

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