Heralded as the original splatter film, BLOOD FEAST has become the temple at which gorehounds pay homage. Unfortunately, while it certainly broke new ground in terms of explicit gore, it isn't a very good film. The preposterous plot details the activities of an insane caterer, Fuad Ramses
(Mal Arnold), who, in his spare time, has authored the book
Ancient Weird Religious Rites. Seeking to resurrect the arcane spirit of the Egyptian princess Ishtar, Ramses prowls about hacking--in bloody close-ups--at the limbs, tongues, and brains of his female victims for use in a "Blood Feast" in
Ishtar's honor. Meanwhile, Mrs. Fremont (Lyn Bolton) hires Ramses to cater th...
Released:
1963
Rated:
NR
Length:
70 mins