Review of Bloody Moon (1981) by Al M — 01 Nov 2008

Stylish and brutal, Bloody Moon is one of Jesus Franco's best films: a pitch perfect entry in the 80s slasher canon.

This review of Bloody Moon (1981) was written by Al M on 01 Nov 2008.

Bloody Moon has generally received mixed reviews.

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