Bloody Birthday (1981)
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- R
- 1h 25min
- Horror, Thriller
- 28 Apr 1981 (USA)
- Movie
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.
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Lori Lethin | ... |
Joyce Russel
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| Melinda Cordell | ... |
Mrs. Brody
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| Julie Brown | ... |
Beverly Brody
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| Joe Penny | ... |
Mr. Harding
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| Bert Kramer | ... |
Sherriff James Brody
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| K.C. Martel | ... |
Timmy Russel
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| Elizabeth Hoy | ... |
Debbie Brody
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| Billy Jayne | ... |
Curtis Taylor
(as Billy Jacoby)
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| Andrew Freeman | ... |
Steven Seton
(as Andy Freeman)
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| Susan Strasberg | ... |
Miss Viola Davis
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| José Ferrer | ... |
Doctor
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| Ben Marley | ... |
Duke Benson
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Erica Hope | ... |
Annie Smith
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| Ellen Geer | ... |
Madge
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Daniel Currie |
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| William Boyett | ... |
Mr. Russel
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Shane Butterworth | ... |
Classmate
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Ward Costello | ... |
Mr. Taylor
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| Michael Dudikoff | ... |
Willard
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| Cyril O'Reilly | ... |
Paul (Lori's boyfriend)
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Georgie Paul |
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Norman Rice |
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Ruth Silveira |
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Sylvia Wright | ... |
Girl in Van
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John Avery | ... |
Guy in Van
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Nathan Roberts |
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Directed by
| Ed Hunt | ||
Written by
| Ed Hunt | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Barry Pearson | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Daniel H. Blatt | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Steven R. McGlothen | ... | executive producer |
| Gerald T. Olson | ... | producer |
| Max Rosenberg | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Arlon Ober | ||
Cinematography by
| Stephen L. Posey | ... | (as Stephen Posey) |
Editing by
| Ann E. Mills | ||
Editorial Department
| Bert Glatstein | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Judith Holstra | ||
Art Direction by
| Lynda Burbank | ||
| J. Rae Fox | ||
Makeup Department
| Julie Purcell | ... | hairdresser / makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bill Dodge | ... | first assistant director |
| Frank Martinez | ... | second assistant director |
| Wade Mayer | ... | third assistant director |
| Ted G. Vujovich | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Lynda Burbank | ... | set dresser |
| J. Rae Fox | ... | set dresser |
| Nancy Friedman | ... | art department assistant |
| Angus McLoone | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Wayne Artman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tom Beckert | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Anna R. Delanzo | ... | boom operator (as Anna DeLanzo) |
| Michael Jiron | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Anthony Santa Croce | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Roger George | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Reed Allen | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Kimberly Epper | ... | stunts (as Kim Epper) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Fred Aronow | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Latsi Bielitz | ... | first assistant camera |
| Ray Bilger | ... | gaffer: second unit / grip: second unit |
| Scott Buttfield | ... | best boy electric |
| Stephen Crawford | ... | grip/electrician/driver |
| Robert K. Feldmann | ... | key grip (as Robert Feldman) |
| Nancy McGovern | ... | still photographer |
| Todd Pike | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ronald Raschke | ... | assistant camera: second unit (as Ron Raschke) |
| Jeffrey Sudzin | ... | best boy grip |
| Christopher Tufty | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Christopher Gibson | ... | second wardrobe assistant |
| Patty Koehnen | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Michele Logan | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Gary W. Fuchs | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Ira Hearshen | ... | music supervisor |
| Arlon Ober | ... | conductor |
| Curt Sobel | ... | music editor: La Da Productions |
Script and Continuity Department
| Joan Diamond | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Allen Alsobrook | ... | production assistant |
| Lisa C. Cook | ... | craft service |
| Angela Gruenthal | ... | production coordinator |
| Julie G. Moldo | ... | assistant to producer (as Julie Moldo) |
| Monty Montgomery | ... | production assistant |
| Mark Witzer | ... | production assistant (as Mark L. Witzer) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Rearguard Productions (1981) (United States) (theatrical)
- Wm. Lange & Associates (1981) (United States) (theatrical) (Midwest)
- Miracle Films (1982) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Ciné Paris Distribution (1982) (France) (theatrical)
- Europa Film (1982) (Denmark) (theatrical)
- Merope (1984) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Izaro Films (1984) (Spain) (theatrical)
- International Film Distributors (1982) (Australia) (theatrical)
- 88 Films (2014) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Arrow Films (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- CMV Laservision (2023) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- CMV Laservision (2023) (Germany) (DVD)
- Globo Vídeo (1985) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1982) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- Iver Film Services (IFS) (1983) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Prism Entertainment (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Severin Films (2014) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Starmaker Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Turner Classic Movies (TCM) (2010) (United States) (tv) (cable television)
- UFA Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- VCI Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Video Classics (1983) (Australia) (VHS)
- Video Invest AB (1981) (Sweden) (video)
- Video Screen (1984) (Belgium) (VHS)
- Video Screen (1984) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) (1992) (Germany) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Jack Rabin & Associates (opticals)
- Producers' Sound Service (sound processing)
- The Provision Company (sound effects editing)
- La Da Productions (music editing)
- Sage and Sound (music recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In 1970, three children are born at the height of a total eclipse. The sun and and moon blocked out Saturn, and since that controls emotions, 10 years later all three children have become heartless killers and are able to escape detection because of their youthful, innocent facades. A boy and his teenage sister become endangered when they stumble onto the bloody truth.
Written by Ed Sutton |
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| Taglines | Ils fetent leurs 10 ans...le cauchemar commence!... (French poster) See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Lori Lethin said she liked that she got to do all her own stunts. She said, "I'm kind of an outdoor gal, and also a bit of a tomboy, so the idea of running around, doing my stunts and being chased, was really fun for me." See more » |
| Goofs | When Curtis shoots his teacher Miss Davis,it's unbelievable that nobody from the school heard the shot. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Don't Eat That Cake! An Interview with Lori Lethin (2011). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Woman See more » |
| 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! See more » |