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Beast of Blood

Name: Beast of Blood
Director: Eddie Romero
Genre: Adventure, Horror
Released: 1970-01-01
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 4.3
Cast: John Ashley, Celeste Yarnall, Eddie Garcia, Liza Belmonte, Alfonso Carvajal

1970Dir. Eddie Romero1h 32m

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Runtime1h 32m

Released1970

Budget$125K

DirectorEddie Romero

About This Movie

Beast of Blood is one of those intriguing 70s horror-adventures that melds the absurd with the macabre. Eddie Romero really nails the atmosphere here, with a mix of foggy jungles and that eerie lab setup. The pacing is unconventional, building tension with a slow burn that keeps you guessing what the mad scientist will do next. The practical effects—especially the creature design—are a standout feature, capturing that gritty, low-budget charm. Performances are a bit over-the-top, which adds to the film's quirky character. It’s not just about the monster; it’s about the lengths one man will go to for his twisted experiments, and that moral ambiguity is what makes this one distinctive in the genre.

Features notable practical effects for its timeExplores themes of obsession and moralityDistinctive for its slow pacing and atmosphere