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Brides of Blood

  • 1968
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
1.1K
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John Ashley, Eva Darren, Carmelita Estrella, and Beverly Powers in Brides of Blood (1968)
HorrorSci-Fi

Natives of a tropical island have to contend with man-eating plants and animals, mutations caused by radioactivity. Virgin sacrifices become the norm. A small group of interlopers become cau... Read allNatives of a tropical island have to contend with man-eating plants and animals, mutations caused by radioactivity. Virgin sacrifices become the norm. A small group of interlopers become caught up in the mayhem.Natives of a tropical island have to contend with man-eating plants and animals, mutations caused by radioactivity. Virgin sacrifices become the norm. A small group of interlopers become caught up in the mayhem.

  • Directors
    • Gerardo de Leon
    • Eddie Romero
  • Writer
    • Cesar Amigo
  • Stars
    • John Ashley
    • Kent Taylor
    • Mario Montenegro
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    1.1K
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    • Directors
      • Gerardo de Leon
      • Eddie Romero
    • Writer
      • Cesar Amigo
    • Stars
      • John Ashley
      • Kent Taylor
      • Mario Montenegro
    • 37User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
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    John Ashley
    John Ashley
    • Jim Farrell
    Kent Taylor
    Kent Taylor
    • Dr. Paul Henderson
    Mario Montenegro
    Mario Montenegro
    • Esteban Powers
    Beverly Powers
    • Carla Henderson
    • (as Beverly Hills)
    Eva Darren
    Eva Darren
    • Alma
    Oscar Keesee
    • Capt. Macbee
    Ely Ramos Jr.
    Bruno Punzalan
    • Goro
    Andres Centenera
    Andres Centenera
    • Arcadio
    Pedro Navarro
    Carmelita Estrella
    Quiel Mendoza
    Willie Tomada
    Ben Sanchez
    Angelita Alba
    • Directors
      • Gerardo de Leon
      • Eddie Romero
    • Writer
      • Cesar Amigo
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    5lastliberal

    It's so peaceful here.

    Island atmosphere with tropical music and friendly natives. An idyllic setting for a group of adventurers to find some peace. A doctor (Kent Taylor) and his horny wife (Beverly Powers) and a peace Corps volunteer (John Ashley) journey to this Philippine island to help and do research.

    Unfortunately, things have changed and danger lurks. Has radiation from atomic tests in the 40s drifted to the island causing mutations? The fact that trees can attack like Harry Potter's whomping willow is some indication that things are not normal.

    The natives have returned to previous customs by sacrificing naked virgins to be satisfied by someone or something; it certainly was some hideous creature! They stay with a strange man (Mario Montenegro), who has a staff of little people in his home. He also appears some 20 years younger than he actually is.

    When it is time for the chief's granddaughter (Eva Darren) to be sacrificed, Jim (Ashley) swings into action to save her.

    Later, Carla (Powers) is really desperately looking to get laid and follows Estaban (Montenegro). She meets the Tiki-headed monster instead. He will certainly ravish her, but not in the way she wants.

    Of course, the finally defeat the monster by finding the cajones that had put aside.
    6dokvader

    Welcome to Blood Island!

    A trio of a doctor, his wife and a friend visits Blood Island for research but finds more than they bargained for.

    Welcomed but cautioned by the locals, Dr. Phil senses something different in the air. An eerie feeling from the women as they draw lots for an unknown reason. Also, in the island is a plantation owner in where the pathway to his house is filled with banana trees with unusually mutated branches.

    The first half of the movie really was enthralling, mysterious and interesting to say at least. When the second half rolls and all the cards are revealed, we find every scene as expected it to be. Gore and screams.

    As a Filipino, I have never had the chance to watch Mario Montenegro's movies and here he is quite convincing as an American that have lived as a local.

    This is the best of the lot of Blood Island movies.
    5The_Void

    Bride of the plodding green plastic monster!

    Brides of Blood is a cheap and cheerful production but also one with a lot of problems. The plot synopsis actually makes it sound like you might be in for something rather enjoyable; but while the film definitely does have it's moments, they are few and far between and usually in the middle of a load of torrid and boring scenes. The film focuses on a primitive island where years earlier there were experiments with radioactive bombs. We follow a team who goes to the island in order to research the after-effects of the bomb as well as help the locals to build a village. However, there have been some unexpected side effects. The main problem with the film is that it really lacks a point; there's plenty of horror shown and it's actually quite inventive but it's not got any perspective. The special effects look extremely cheap and are unlikely to impress anyone; but they're fun to watch and directors Gerardo de Leon and Eddie Romero (no relation to George) have not let the budget hold them back as the effects are plentiful. Ironically though, it's the main monster that looks the most awful of all - it's unlikely to frighten anyone that is for sure! As mentioned, the plotting is all over the place and as such the film can be a bit boring at times, which is a shame and to be honest; I never really cared how it would all end. Overall, this does have some good moments; but it's not a good film and I wouldn't recommend anyone goes out their way to check it out!
    Mikel3

    A real treat for B-horror film fans

    This film is a fun taste of late 60s low budget horror with a touch of 50s radiation phobia thrown in for good measure.

    The acting by at least two of the leads were good, the rest were passable. The monster makeup was low budget for sure, but it has a certain "wow that's soooo weird" charm to it. Those bright glowing red toy marble like eyes are especially memorable. Many films with modern CGI f/x have had a much lesser effect on me.

    The story is pretty predictable, but that doesn't matter much it makes up for it in weirdness, atmosphere and a bit of tropical eroticism. This movie is perfect for munching popcorn and pretending you're back in time at your favorite Drive-in. Hopefully you've got a date nearby to do a pretend yawn, arm-stretch, and cuddle with during the show. Love the movie trailers included on the DVD, especially the promo for the genuine *imitation* engagement and wedding rings given out to the movie goers of the time! 'Brides of Blood' get it. Wow, real plastic ! My guess is they were crackerjack box rejects. A trick probably even William Castle would have considered a cheap gimmick. (wink) If you enjoy B horror films this will not disappoint. Be sure to check out the trailers if you get your hands on the DVD.
    Kansas-4

    Frightening!

    I first watched this film in a drive-in theatre, when I was just out of high school. I must say it scared the begeebers out of me. And, that was doing something! I was already a dyed in the wool fan of Horror, and Sci-Fi movies. Even though it was filmed with a lot of night scenes, and there-fore hard at times to make out what you were seeing on a drive-in screen, and the special effects were not what they can do by todays standards, I still found it a very disturbing, and frightening film. If anyone else has seen it, please let me know what you thought at the time of it's release.

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    • Trivia
      Re-released in the late 1970s under the new title "Grave Desires," on a double feature with Le grand amour du comte Dracula (1973), now re-titled "Cemetery Girls."
    • Goofs
      In the scene in the film when the characters are being attacked by a killer moth inside a native hut, the wires moving the moth about are clearly visible.
    • Connections
      Edited into Drive-In Madness! (1987)

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    • Release date
      • December 9, 1974 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • Philippines
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cursed Brides
    • Filming locations
      • Premier Production Studios, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines(as Premiere Productions Studio)
    • Production company
      • Hemisphere Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $86,587 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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