A Bay of Blood (aka Twitch of the Death Nerve)

Screening as part of Enzian's 13+ Films of Halloween.

New 4K Restoration! 55^th Anniversary!

Long before masked killers stalked summer camps or suburban streets, Mario Bava rewrote the rules of horror with A Bay of Blood. Having established the Giallo genre with 1964’s Blood and Black Lace, Bava pushed cinematic violence into shocking new territory with this gleefully vicious tale of greed, betrayal, and murder set around a secluded lakeside estate.

When a wealthy countess dies under mysterious circumstances, a parade of scheming heirs, opportunists, and unsuspecting visitors descend upon the property, only to discover that everyone is a target.

Standing as one of the foundational texts of the slasher film, the ingenious, escalating body count of A Bay of Blood directly influenced The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Halloween, and countless imitators, while two of its most infamous murder sequences were recreated almost shot-for-shot in Friday the 13th Part 2. But, A Bay of Blood is far more than just a proto-slasher film. Bava’s masterful direction transforms every frame into a feast of gothic beauty and razor-sharp suspense. Whether you're discovering this landmark of Italian horror for the first time or returning to witness its groundbreaking carnage, you owe it to yourself to luxuriate in this newly restored masterpiece.

Featured Cocktail (Available Starting October 1):

The Death Nerve
Strawberry Mezcal, Campari, Amaro Montenegro

_{1971, 85 Minutes, Italy, Directed by Mario Bava, Not Rated (Treat as R), Digital}