Beast of Blood (1970)

A mad scientist creates a monster, but after its head is cut off, he keeps it alive in a serum he has invented.

Director:

Eddie Romero

Writers:

Beverly Miller (story), Eddie Romero (screenplay)

Stars:

John Ashley, Celeste Yarnall, Eddie Garcia

Cast

Cast overview:
John Ashley	...	Dr. Bill Foster
Celeste Yarnall	...	Myra J. Russell
Eddie Garcia	...	Dr. Lorca
Liza Belmonte	...	Laida
Alfonso Carvajal	...	Ramu, tribe leader
Bruno Punzalan	...	Razak, lead henchman
Angel Buenaventura
Beverly Miller	...	The Captain
Johnny Long

Storyline

A mad scientist creates a monster, but after its head is cut off, he keeps it alive in a serum he has invented.

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Plot Keywords:

psychotronic film | three word title | monster | mad scientist | female reporter | 

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Taglines:

See natives eaten alive by giant vultures!

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Genres:

Adventure | Horror

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Certificate:

GP

Did You Know?

Trivia

The cave Celeste Yarnall used as a dressing room was also the men's latrine for the male cast and crew members.

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Alternate Versions

The British X certificate cinema release "Blood Devils" was taken from the same cut version used for the American TV version. This same version later resurfaced on video, however there was a second British video release that was uncut. It went by the title "Beast of the Dead", it contains some topless footage that wouldn't have got past U.S. TV, but would have been passed by the British censor. However lots of violence obviously hadn't much chance of making it past the censor, especially a gruesome scene where a doctor removes a man's head.

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Connections

Spoofed in The Man with Two Brains (1983)

User Reviews

It's better the second time around

Actually, BOB is considerably better than the first film, MDof BloodIsle. I believe BOB could well stand alone without the first if need be. The use of cameras and lighting are improved, as well as the acting, with the exception of that boat captain! I rather like the jungle adventure that makes up most of ActII, but given a choice, I would like to have seen more scenes of the monster. As a fan of the genre, must say it's not a bad little film all considered...

Details

Country:

Philippines

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 January 1971 (USA)

Also Known As:

Beast of the Dead

Filming Locations:

Philippines

Box Office

Budget:

$125,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Scepter Industries Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1