Blood Bath/Queen of Blood (1966) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas

This is a collection of media from the initial runs of "Blood Bath" and Queen of Blood" (1965) in the Pacific Northwest.

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Blood Bath (1966)
“Blood Bath” is a horror film that delves into the eerie world of a troubled artist named Antonio Sordi. By day, Sordi is a painter of macabre and unsettling art, but by night, he transforms into a vampire-like figure due to a family curse. His nocturnal activities are driven by a belief that he has found the reincarnation of his long-lost love in an avant-garde ballerina. The film explores themes of obsession, identity, and the supernatural, set against haunting visuals and a chilling atmosphere.

The movie’s production history is as intriguing as its plot, involving multiple directors and significant re-edits, which resulted in a unique blend of horror and psychological thriller elements.

Directors: Jack Hill, Stephanie Rothman
Writers: Jack Hill, Stephanie Rothman
Stars: William Campbell, Marissa Mathes, Lori Saunders
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Queen of Blood (1966)
“Queen of Blood” is a science fiction horror film set in 1990. The story begins when Earth receives a distress signal from an alien species. In response, a rescue mission is launched to Mars, where the crew discovers a crashed alien spacecraft. Inside, they find a mysterious, green-skinned woman who is the sole survivor. As they transport her back to Earth, the crew members start to die under mysterious circumstances, leading to a chilling realization about the alien’s true nature.

The film combines suspense and horror elements, creating an eerie atmosphere as the astronauts grapple with the unknown threat aboard their ship.

Director: Curtis Harrington
Writers: Curtis Harrington
Stars: John Saxon, Basil Rathbone, Judi Meredith
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April 6, 1966 ad (Seattle)