Brides of Blood (1968)

Directors:

Gerardo de Leon
Eddie Romero

Release Date:

9 December 1974 (Spain)

Genre:

Horror | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

Lusting for women it terrified the land!

Plot:

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. |

Plot Keywords:

Radiation | Monster | Brief Female Nudity | Tropical Island | Machete

Cast

Kent Taylor	...	Dr. Paul Henderson
Beverly Powers	...	Carla Henderson (as Beverly Hills)
John Ashley	...	Jim Farrell
Eva Darren	...	Alma
Mario Montenegro	...	Esteban Powers
Oscar Keesee	...	Captain Macbee (as Oscar Keesee Jr.)
Ely Ramos Jr.
Bruno Punzalan	...	Goro
Andres Centenera	...	Arcadio
Pedro Navarro
Carmelita Estrella
Quiel Mendoza
Willie Tomada
Ben Sanchez
Angelita Alba

Also Known As:

Brides of Blood Island
Brides of Death
Brides of the Beast
Danger on Tiki Island (USA) (video title)
Grave Desires (USA) (reissue title)
Island of the Living Horror (USA) (TV title)
Orgy of Blood
Terror on Blood Island

Runtime:

92 min (Phillipines) | UK:90 min (cut version)

Country:

Philippines | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Philippines

Company:

Premier Sound Films

Movie Connections:

Featured in Fantastic Fantasy Fright-o-Rama Show Vol. 1 (1996) (V)

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!