A Bucket of Blood (TV 1995)

Walter Paisley, a busboy at a cappuccino bar called the Jabberjaw, is praised as a genius after he kills his landlady's cat and covers it in plaster. Pressured to produce more work, he goes after bigger subjects.

Director:

Michael McDonald

Writers:

Brendan Broderick, Charles B. Griffith,

Stars:

Anthony Michael Hall, Justine Bateman, Shadoe Stevens

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony Michael Hall	...	Walter
Justine Bateman	...	Carla
Shadoe Stevens	...	Maxwell
Sam Lloyd	...	Leonard
Jesse D. Goins	...	Art
Kin Shriner	...	Lou
Sheila Travis	...	Mayolia
David Cross	...	Charlie
Victor Wilson	...	Cuff
Patrick Bristow	...	Link
Paul Bartel	...	Older Man
Mink Stole	...	Older Woman
Julianna McCarthy	...	Mrs. Swicker
Will Ferrell	...	Young Man
Alan Sues	...	Art Buyer

Storyline

A talentless artist accidently kills a cat and covers it up in plaster. He then sells it as a statue, and starts gaining the respect of the snobby group of artist that used to ridicule him. But now he has to come up with more and more statues, so he starts to kill humans and cover them up...

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Plot Keywords:

artist | cat | busboy | psychopath | police officer | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and some nudity

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 September 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dark Secrets

Company Credits

Production Co:

Concorde-New Horizons, Showtime Networks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Will Ferrell's film debut.

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Quotes

Maxwell: Life is nothing but a homeless traveler on the RTD of art.

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Connections

Remake of A Bucket of Blood (1959)

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Soundtracks

"Real Cool Rocket"
Written & Performed by The Dave And Deke Combo
Published by Roger's Little Shop of Music (BMI)

User Reviews

Not that bad

The movie was actually not that bad. A "B" movie, but it was certainly unique and at least, watchable.

While the plot is simplistic, it provides entertainment on a still and balmy summer night.

I actually known some people who think they are pseudo-intellectuals and see a dead cat as artwork. Well, whatever. I just smile and act agreeable towards those Swoozy Kurtz types of people which were so prevalent in this movie.

Yes this was from the head of Roger Corman, but at least it is not Ed Wood <shudder>

Lastly, this aired on Showtime of all places... Good to see that my expensive cable bill per month justifies such wonderful movies like this at a premium subscription.

7/10.