Bloody Birthday (1981)

Three children are born at the height of an eclipse of the sun. Ten years later, they begin to murder the people around them - even their family members.

Director:

Ed Hunt

Writers:

Ed Hunt (screenplay), Barry Pearson (screenplay)

Stars:

Lori Lethin, Melinda Cordell, Julie Brown

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lori Lethin	...	Joyce Russel
Melinda Cordell	...	Mrs. Brody
Julie Brown	...	Beverly Brody
Joe Penny	...	Mr. Harding
Bert Kramer	...	Sherriff James Brody
K.C. Martel	...	Timmy Russel
Elizabeth Hoy	...	Debbie Brody
Billy Jayne	...	Curtis Taylor (as Billy Jacoby)
Andrew Freeman	...	Steven Seton (as Andy Freeman)
Susan Strasberg	...	Miss Viola Davis
José Ferrer	...	Doctor
Ben Marley	...	Duke Benson
Erica Hope	...	Annie Smith
Ellen Geer	...	Madge
Daniel Currie

Storyline

In 1970, three children are born at the height of a total eclipse. Due to the sun and moon blocking Saturn, which controls emotions, they have become heartless killers ten years later, and are able to escape detection because of their youthful and innocent facades. A boy and his teenage sister become endangered when they stumble onto the bloody truth.

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Plot Keywords:

patricide | evil child | slasher | female nudity | hand up dress | 

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Taglines:

The Nightmare Begins With The Kids Next Door

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

Lori Lethin did all of her own stunts.

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Goofs

When Curtis shoots Ms. Davis - as she is falling to the floor, her head almost knocks all of the white napkins down onto the floor with her. In the next shot we see they all stayed neatly on the counter. But in the next shot they are now all on the floor, surrounding her body.

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Quotes

Curtis Taylor: [about to spy on Beverly] But what if she catches us?
Debbie Brody: No way. All her brains are in her bra!

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Connections

Referenced in Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005)

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Soundtracks

My Darlin' Don't You Cry
Music and Lyrics by John Q. Jones (BMI)
Published by Wallaroo Music © 1978

User Reviews

A nice creepy little horror film

This movie is not the scariest of all time, but it is a great example of a campy eighties horror flick -- low budget, no stars, lots of inventive death scenes, and enough nudity to keep the teenagers in their seats. The premise is interesting and fun and the three evil kids play their parts well. A nice starting point for "Just Say" Julie Brown exposing her talents early in her career. This film won't be seen by many, but for fans of 80's horror it's a must.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 1981 (USA)

Also Known As:

Creeps

Filming Locations:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School - 1540 Fifth Street, Glendale, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Judica Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1