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Rating: 6.2/10 by 128 users

Baron Blood (1972)

A young man, Peter, returns to Austria in search of his heritage. There he visits the castle of an ancestor, a sadistic Baron who was cursed to a violent death by a witch whom the Baron had burned at the stake. Peter reads aloud the incantation that causes Baron Blood to return and continue his murderous tortures.

Directing:
  • Mario Bava
Writing:
  • Vincent Fotre
  • Vincent Fotre
  • Willibald Eser
  • Mario Bava
Stars:
Release Date: Fri, Feb 25, 1972

Rating: 6.2/10 by 128 users

Alternative Title:
Barão Sanguinário - BR
Verinen paroni - FI
Baron Vampire - FR
Baron Blood - DE
Cámara de tortura - MX
Baron Blood - NO
A Câmara de Torturas do Barão Sangrento - PT
Камера пыток - SU
Кровавый барон - SU
The Torture Chamber of Baron Blood - US
Baron Blood - US
Chamber of Tortures - US
The Blood Baron - US
The Thirst of Baron Blood - US

Country:
Germany
Italy
Language:
Italiano
Runtime: 01 hour 38 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Plot Keyword: supernatural, torture, gothic horror, witchcraft
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Joseph Cotten
Baron Otto von Kleist / Alfred Becker
Elke Sommer
Eva Arnold
Massimo Girotti
Dr. Karl Hummel
Nicoletta Elmi
Gretchen Hummel
Dieter Tressler
Mayor Dortmundt
Gustavo De Nardo
Dr. Werner Hesse
Valeria Sabel
Martha Hummel
Rada Rassimov
Christina Hoffmann

Wuchak

***Gothic horror at an Austrian castle*** Taking a break from his college studies, Peter Kleist (Antonio Cantafora) flies to Austria to get in touch with his heritage. He learns that his notorious ancestor was nicknamed "Baron Blood,” a sadist cursed by a witch he burned to death. After meeting Eva (Elke Sommer) they playfully read an incantation at his family’s castle and inadvertently bring the infamous Baron back to life, which is when people start dying. Joseph Cotton is on hand as a mysterious wheelchair-bound man who purchases the chateau at auction. The original Italian title of Mario Bava’s “Baron Blood” (1972) is “The horrors of Castle Nuremberg” (translated), which describes the film in a nutshell. In style & content it places just between Hammer gothic horror and the soon-to-come slashers. The best thing about the flick is its spooky castle ambiance, which brings to mind hallowed horror like “The Terror” (1963), “Bloody Pit of Horror” (1965) and “The Devil’s Nightmare” (1971). It’s superior to the hammy “Bloody Pit,” but pretty much on par with the other two, although I prefer them for various reasons. This one's marred by nonsensical script elements concerning the witch's curious curse & the Baron's unexplained abilities. Nevertheless, it’s a top contender for gothic horror atmosphere. Antonio Cantafora looks like the Euro version of Peter Fonda, albeit less formidable (physically). Meanwhile feminine charms are limited to Elke Sommer, unless you favor witchy women like Christina/Elizabeth (both played by Rada Rassimov, who resembles Celine Dion). Little redhead Nicoletta Elmi (Gretchen) would grow up to be a striking minor actress. The film runs about 1 hour, 37 minutes, and was shot at Burg Kreuzenstein (castle) and Klosterneuburg (street scenes) & Korneuburg in Lower Austria, as well as Vienna. Writer Vincent G. Fotre was a professional tennis player who dabbled in scriptwriting. GRADE: B-/B


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