Baron Blood (Gli Orrori del Castello di Norimberga) (1972)

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This above-average horror film concerns a young couple (Antonio Cantafora, Elke Sommer) who manage to revive a cruel sorceror-Baron (Joseph Cotten) from the 1500s. Posing as a cripple, the Baron assimilates back into society and buys back his old castle, where he begins torturing and murdering… More This above-average horror film concerns a young couple (Antonio Cantafora, Elke Sommer) who manage to revive a cruel sorceror-Baron (Joseph Cotten) from the 1500s. Posing as a cripple, the Baron assimilates back into society and buys back his old castle, where he begins torturing and murdering innocent locals in his dungeon. Veteran filmmaker Mario Bava's direction is assured, and Euro-horror buffs will enjoy the cast, which includes Massimo Girotti ("Terence Hill" of spaghetti western fame), Luciano Pigozzi, Umberto Raho, and young Nicoletta Elmi (Profondo Rosso). ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Mario Bava, Bava
Written By: Vincent Fotre
Genres: Drama, Horror, Classics

In Theaters: Oct 27, 1972 Limited
On DVD: Mar 28, 2000
Studio: American International Pictures

Critic Reviews

J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
The trite plot drags on forever.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
... disappointing.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Distinctive Bava look, distinctive incoherent plot. How did Joseph Cotten come to this?

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Robert C

Exactly what I wanted it to be, chessy, campy fun. Yeah there are plot holes...yeah the acting is often over the top...yeah the blood looks like red latex paint...but it's 1970's Italian horror! Just sit back and enjoy.
Michael G

One of the better later-era Bava flicks. The plot's and acting are pretty thin, but it's Bava. What Baron Blood lacks in those departments it more than makes up for with atmosphere, sets and lighting. Some really great shots and scenes are in abundance--namely any time where… More
One of the better later-era Bava flicks. The plot's and acting are pretty thin, but it's Bava. What Baron Blood lacks in those departments it more than makes up for with atmosphere, sets and lighting. Some really great shots and scenes are in abundance--namely any time where Elke Sommer gets chased down and that seance scene was classic Bava. On the downside, it's really easy to get sick of Sommer's dumb faces and pitiful hat collection. And that little red-headed girl was more creepy than the movie's atmosphere.
Anthony V

Mario Bava's direction is the highlight.